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Soru 1961Soru

In the quadratic equation 3x215x+c=03x^2 - 15x + c = 0, cc is a constant. If one of the solutions to the equation is 22, what is the value of the other solution?

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Cevap: 3

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The other solution to the equation is 33.
Substituting x=2x = 2 into the quadratic equation gives 3(2)215(2)+c=03(2)^2 - 15(2) + c = 0, which simplifies to 1230+c=012 - 30 + c = 0, or c=18c = 18. Substituting c=18c = 18 back into the original equation yields 3x215x+18=03x^2 - 15x + 18 = 0. Dividing the entire equation by 33 results in x25x+6=0x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0. Factoring this equation gives (x2)(x3)=0(x - 2)(x - 3) = 0, which means the solutions are x=2x = 2 and x=3x = 3. Therefore, the other solution is 33. Alternatively, the sum of the roots of a quadratic equation in the form ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0 is given by b/a-b/a. For this equation, the sum of the roots is (15)/3=5-(-15)/3 = 5. Since one root is 22, the other root must be 52=35 - 2 = 3.

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1
Substitute the given solution x=2x = 2 into the quadratic equation to find the value of the constant cc.
3(2)215(2)+c=0    1230+c=0    c=183(2)^2 - 15(2) + c = 0 \implies 12 - 30 + c = 0 \implies c = 18
Since 22 is a solution, it must satisfy the equation when substituted for xx.
2
Substitute c=18c = 18 back into the original quadratic equation and simplify by dividing both sides by 33.
3x215x+18=0    x25x+6=03x^2 - 15x + 18 = 0 \implies x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0
Dividing the equation by the greatest common factor simplifies the expression and makes it easier to factor.
3
Factor the simplified quadratic equation to find both solutions.
(x2)(x3)=0    x=2(x - 2)(x - 3) = 0 \implies x = 2 or x=3x = 3
The solutions to the factored equation are the values of xx that make each factor equal to zero.

Anahtar Kavram

Solving quadratic equations by substitution and factoring
Tahmini Süre:1m 30s
Soru 1962Soru

A community library starts a digital collection with 5,0005,000 e-books. The library's goal is to increase the number of e-books in the collection by 8%8\% each year. Which of the following functions best models the number of e-books, E(t)E(t), in the collection tt years after the collection was started?

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Cevap: E(t)=5,000(1.08)tE(t) = 5,000(1.08)^t

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E(t)=5,000(1.08)tE(t) = 5,000(1.08)^t
The correct option is the function that represents exponential growth, where the quantity increases by a constant percentage each year. The general formula for exponential growth is E(t)=a(1+r)tE(t) = a(1 + r)^t, where aa is the initial value, rr is the growth rate as a decimal, and tt is the number of time periods. Here, the initial number of e-books is a=5,000a = 5,000 and the annual growth rate is r=8%=0.08r = 8\% = 0.08. Therefore, the growth factor is 1+r=1.081 + r = 1.08. Substituting these values into the formula yields the correct model: E(t)=5,000(1.08)tE(t) = 5,000(1.08)^t.

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1
Determine if the growth is linear or exponential by analyzing the type of increase described.
The problem states that the collection increases by 8%8\% each year. Since the increase is a constant percentage rather than a constant quantity, this represents exponential growth.
Identifying the growth type determines whether to use a linear equation or an exponential equation.
2
State the general form of an exponential growth function.
The general formula is E(t)=a(1+r)tE(t) = a(1 + r)^t, where aa is the initial amount, rr is the percent growth rate expressed as a decimal, and 1+r1 + r is the growth factor.
This formula provides the template for constructing the model.
3
Identify the values of aa and rr from the given context and substitute them into the template.
The initial value a=5,000a = 5,000. The growth rate r=8%=0.08r = 8\% = 0.08, so the growth factor is 1+0.08=1.081 + 0.08 = 1.08. Substituting these gives E(t)=5,000(1.08)tE(t) = 5,000(1.08)^t.
This completes the model construction to find the correct expression.

Anahtar Kavram

Linear and Exponential Growth
Soru 1963Soru

An investment firm analyzes two retirement portfolios, Portfolio P1 and Portfolio P2, each established with an initial deposit of DD dollars at time t=0t = 0 years. The value of Portfolio P1 increases linearly by a constant amount each year. The value of Portfolio P2 increases exponentially at a constant annual rate. At t=10t = 10 years, the value of both portfolios is equal. At t=20t = 20 years, the value of Portfolio P2 is exactly 98\frac{9}{8} times the value of Portfolio P1. Which of the following expressions represents the value of Portfolio P2, in dollars, at t=30t = 30 years in terms of DD?

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Cevap: 278D\frac{27}{8}D

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The expression that represents the value of Portfolio P2 at t=30t = 30 years is 278D\frac{27}{8}D.
To find the value of Portfolio P2 at t=30t = 30, we model the linear portfolio as V1(t)=D+ctV_1(t) = D + ct and the exponential portfolio as V2(t)=DgtV_2(t) = D \cdot g^t. At t=10t = 10, D+10c=Dg10D + 10c = D \cdot g^{10}, which gives c=D10(g101)c = \frac{D}{10}(g^{10}-1). At t=20t = 20, V2(20)=98V1(20)    Dg20=98(D+20c)V_2(20) = \frac{9}{8}V_1(20) \implies D \cdot g^{20} = \frac{9}{8}(D + 20c). Substituting cc into the equation and simplifying yields the quadratic equation 8(g10)218(g10)+9=08(g^{10})^2 - 18(g^{10}) + 9 = 0. Solving for g10g^{10} and selecting the value greater than 1 (since the portfolio is growing) gives g10=1.5g^{10} = 1.5. Thus, at t=30t = 30, the value of Portfolio P2 is Dg30=D(g10)3=D(1.5)3=278DD \cdot g^{30} = D \cdot (g^{10})^3 = D \cdot (1.5)^3 = \frac{27}{8}D.

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1
Write the models for both portfolios in terms of the initial deposit DD.
For Portfolio P1 (linear): V1(t)=D+ctV_1(t) = D + c \cdot t, where cc is the constant annual increase.
For Portfolio P2 (exponential): V2(t)=DgtV_2(t) = D \cdot g^t, where gg is the annual growth factor.
Establishing the mathematical definitions of linear and exponential growth models is necessary to set up equations representing the given relationships.
2
Use the condition at t=10t = 10 to express the linear growth rate cc in terms of DD and g10g^{10}.
V1(10)=V2(10)    D+10c=Dg10    10c=D(g101)    c=D10(g101)V_1(10) = V_2(10) \implies D + 10c = D \cdot g^{10} \implies 10c = D(g^{10} - 1) \implies c = \frac{D}{10}(g^{10} - 1).
This allows us to eliminate the linear growth rate variable cc and express all equations in terms of the exponential growth term g10g^{10}.
3
Set up the equation for t=20t = 20 using the given relationship and substitute cc.
V2(20)=98V1(20)    Dg20=98(D+20c)V_2(20) = \frac{9}{8} V_1(20) \implies D \cdot g^{20} = \frac{9}{8} (D + 20c). Substituting cc gives:
Dg20=98(D+20D10(g101))    Dg20=98D(1+2(g101))D \cdot g^{20} = \frac{9}{8} \left( D + 20 \cdot \frac{D}{10}(g^{10} - 1) \right) \implies D \cdot g^{20} = \frac{9}{8} D \left( 1 + 2(g^{10} - 1) \right). Since D>0D > 0, we divide both sides by DD to get:
g20=98(2g101)g^{20} = \frac{9}{8} (2g^{10} - 1).
This sets up a solvable quadratic equation for the variable g10g^{10}.
4
Solve the quadratic equation for g10g^{10}.
Let x=g10x = g^{10}. The equation is x2=98(2x1)    8x218x+9=0x^2 = \frac{9}{8}(2x - 1) \implies 8x^2 - 18x + 9 = 0. Factoring the quadratic yields (2x3)(4x3)=0(2x - 3)(4x - 3) = 0, giving x=1.5x = 1.5 or x=0.75x = 0.75. Since the portfolios are growing, the growth factor g>1g > 1, so g10>1g^{10} > 1. Therefore, we choose g10=1.5g^{10} = 1.5.
Determining the value of the 10-year growth factor g10g^{10} is the key step to finding the value at future time intervals.
5
Calculate the value of Portfolio P2 at t=30t = 30 years.
V2(30)=Dg30=D(g10)3=D(1.5)3=D(32)3=278DV_2(30) = D \cdot g^{30} = D \cdot (g^{10})^3 = D \cdot (1.5)^3 = D \cdot \left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^3 = \frac{27}{8}D.
Using the properties of exponents, we express the value at 30 years in terms of the 10-year growth factor cubed.

Anahtar Kavram

Linear vs. Exponential Growth Models
Soru 1964Soru

Sociologists studying urban communities have observed that community gardens do more than just provide fresh produce to residents in low-income neighborhoods. These shared green spaces serve as vital hubs for daily social interaction ______ also foster social cohesion, strengthen community bonds, and reduce neighborhood crime rates by encouraging residents to work together.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

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Cevap: , and they

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The option stating ', and they' is the correct answer because it uses a comma and the coordinating conjunction 'and' to correctly link the two independent clauses.
The option stating ', and they' is correct because the passage contains two independent clauses: 'These shared green spaces serve as vital hubs for daily social interaction' and the clause that begins after the blank. Under standard English conventions, two independent clauses must be linked by a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction preceded by a comma. The correct option correctly uses the comma and the coordinating conjunction 'and' followed by the pronoun 'they' to join these independent clauses.

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1
Identify the clause boundaries in the sentence.
The sentence is composed of two independent clauses: 'These shared green spaces serve as vital hubs for daily social interaction' and the clause beginning with the blank, which has the subject 'they' and the verb 'foster'.
Both clauses contain a subject and a verb and can stand alone as complete thoughts.
2
Determine the grammatical rules for linking two independent clauses.
Two independent clauses must be joined by a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) preceded by a comma.
Failing to use punctuation results in a run-on sentence, whereas using only a comma results in a comma splice.
3
Evaluate the choices based on standard English conventions.
The choice ', and they' uses a comma and the coordinating conjunction 'and' followed by the subject pronoun 'they', which grammatically links the two clauses.
This is the only choice that avoids grammatical errors such as a run-on, a comma splice, or a fragment.

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Clause Boundaries and Linking
Soru 1965Soru

A community organization wanted to estimate the proportion of residents in a town who support the construction of a new public library. The organization surveyed a random sample of 200 residents who were visiting the current public library on a Saturday afternoon. Of those surveyed, 150 supported the construction of a new library. Which of the following is the most appropriate conclusion?

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Cevap: The results cannot be generalized to all residents of the town because the sample of people surveyed at the current library is likely biased and not representative of the entire town's population.

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The results cannot be generalized to all residents of the town because the sample of people surveyed at the current library is likely biased and not representative of the entire town's population.
The correct option is the one stating that the results cannot be generalized to all town residents because library visitors are likely to support library-related initiatives more than the general public, making the sample non-representative.

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1
Analyze the population and the sample collection method.
The target population is all residents of the town, but the sample consists of residents visiting the current public library on a Saturday.
To determine if results can be generalized, the sample must be representative of the target population.
2
Evaluate the representativeness of the sample.
People visiting a library are more likely to support a new library than the general public. Thus, the sample has selection bias and is not representative of all town residents.
Bias in the sampling method prevents generalization to the broader population.

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Generalizing results from a sample to a population requires that the sample be representative and randomly selected from that population.
Soru 1966Soru

A conservationist monitors the populations of two plant species, Species A and Species B, in a forest reserve. The table below shows the population of each species, P(t)P(t) and Q(t)Q(t) respectively, tt years after the monitoring began.

tt (years)Species A population, P(t)P(t)Species B population, Q(t)Q(t)
00100100100100
22150150144144
44200200207.36207.36

The population of Species A can be modeled by a linear function, where rPr_P represents the constant increase in the number of plants per year. The population of Species B can be modeled by an exponential function, where rQ%r_Q\% represents the constant percent increase in the number of plants per year. What is the value of rPrQr_P - r_Q?

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Cevap: 55

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5
To find rPr_P, we calculate the constant amount by which the linear population P(t)P(t) increases each year. Over the 2-year interval from t=0t = 0 to t=2t = 2, the population increases by 150100=50150 - 100 = 50. Since the growth is linear, the annual increase is rP=502=25r_P = \frac{50}{2} = 25 plants per year. To find rQr_Q, we write the exponential model in the form Q(t)=100(b)tQ(t) = 100(b)^t, where bb is the annual growth factor. Using the value at t=2t = 2, we have 144=100(b)2144 = 100(b)^2, which simplifies to b2=1.44b^2 = 1.44. Taking the square root gives the annual growth factor b=1.2b = 1.2. A growth factor of 1.21.2 corresponds to an annual growth rate of 20%20\%, so rQ=20r_Q = 20. The difference between the two values is rPrQ=2520=5r_P - r_Q = 25 - 20 = 5. This matches the option with value 5.

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1
Calculate the annual rate of change (rPr_P) for the linear population model P(t)P(t).
rP=25r_P = 25
Since Species A's population grows linearly, its rate of change is constant. The population increases from 100 to 150 over 2 years, which is an increase of 150100=50150 - 100 = 50 plants. Dividing this by the 2-year interval gives an annual growth rate of 502=25\frac{50}{2} = 25 plants per year.
2
Determine the annual growth factor and percentage growth rate (rQr_Q) for the exponential population model Q(t)Q(t).
rQ=20r_Q = 20
Since Species B's population grows exponentially, its population after tt years can be written in the form Q(t)=a(b)tQ(t) = a(b)^t, where aa is the initial population and bb is the annual growth factor. Using the data in the table: Q(0)=a=100Q(0) = a = 100 and Q(2)=100(b)2=144Q(2) = 100(b)^2 = 144. Solving for bb gives b2=1.44b^2 = 1.44, which means b=1.44=1.2b = \sqrt{1.44} = 1.2. An annual growth factor of 1.21.2 corresponds to a constant percent increase of (1.21)×100%=20%(1.2 - 1) \times 100\% = 20\% per year. Thus, rQ=20r_Q = 20.
3
Calculate the difference between the two rates (rPrQr_P - r_Q).
55
Subtracting rQr_Q from rPr_P yields 2520=525 - 20 = 5.

Anahtar Kavram

Identifying and interpreting linear and exponential growth models from data tables, and converting rate of change across different time intervals.
Tahmini Süre:2m 0s
Soru 1967Soru

In the equation x(x8)=kx(x - 8) = k, kk is a constant. If the product of the two real solutions to the equation is 20-20, what is the value of the larger solution?

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Cevap: 10

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The larger solution to the equation is 10.
To find the larger solution, the equation is first rewritten in standard form as x28xk=0x^2 - 8x - k = 0. The product of the roots of a quadratic equation in the form ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0 is ca\frac{c}{a}. Here, a=1a = 1 and c=kc = -k, so the product of the roots is k-k. Given that the product of the roots is 20-20, we can set up the equation k=20-k = -20, which gives k=20k = 20. Substituting k=20k = 20 back into the equation yields x28x20=0x^2 - 8x - 20 = 0. Factoring the quadratic expression gives (x10)(x+2)=0(x - 10)(x + 2) = 0, which has the solutions x=10x = 10 and x=2x = -2. The larger of these two solutions is 10.

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1
Rewrite the given equation x(x8)=kx(x - 8) = k in standard quadratic form ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0.
x28xk=0x^2 - 8x - k = 0
To apply quadratic properties, the equation must be in standard form.
2
Use the product of roots formula to find the value of the constant kk.
k=20-k = -20, which simplifies to k=20k = 20
The product of the roots of a quadratic equation in standard form is the constant term divided by the leading coefficient.
3
Substitute the value of kk back into the quadratic equation and factor it to find the two solutions.
(x10)(x+2)=0(x - 10)(x + 2) = 0, so x=10x = 10 or x=2x = -2
Factoring the quadratic equation allows us to find the individual roots.
4
Compare the two solutions to identify the larger value.
10
Comparing 10 and -2, 10 is the greater value.

Anahtar Kavram

Using the relationship between coefficients and the product of roots to solve a quadratic equation.
Soru 1968Soru

A rectangular prism has a volume of 15 cubic centimeters15\text{ cubic centimeters}. If the length, width, and height of the prism are all doubled, what is the volume, in cubic centimeters, of the new rectangular prism?

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Cevap: 120120

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120120
The volume of a rectangular prism is proportional to the product of its length, width, and height. Doubling each of these dimensions multiplies the volume by a factor of 2×2×2=82 \times 2 \times 2 = 8. Multiplying the original volume of 15 cubic centimeters15\text{ cubic centimeters} by 88 gives 120 cubic centimeters120\text{ cubic centimeters}.

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1
Identify how the volume of a rectangular prism relates to its dimensions.
The volume is given by V=l×w×hV = l \times w \times h.
This establishes the relationship between the linear dimensions and the volume of the solid.
2
Determine the scale factor for the volume when all linear dimensions are doubled.
The new dimensions are 2l2l, 2w2w, and 2h2h, which gives a new volume of (2l)(2w)(2h)=8(l×w×h)=8V(2l)(2w)(2h) = 8(l \times w \times h) = 8V. Thus, the volume scale factor is 23=82^3 = 8.
Volume scales with the cube of the linear dimensions change.
3
Calculate the volume of the scaled prism using the original volume.
New Volume = 8×15=120 cubic centimeters8 \times 15 = 120\text{ cubic centimeters}.
Multiply the original volume by the volume scale factor to obtain the final answer.

Anahtar Kavram

Dimensional scaling of solids (volume scales cubically)
Tahmini Süre:45s
Soru 1969Soru

The total daily cost CC, in dollars, for a custom apparel company to manufacture xx shirts is modeled by a linear equation. The table below shows the total daily cost for two different numbers of shirts manufactured:

Number of shirts, xxTotal daily cost, CC (dollars)
12260
20380

Based on the model, what is the total daily cost, in dollars, to manufacture 35 shirts?

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Cevap: 605

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605
To find the total daily cost to manufacture 35 shirts, we first determine the linear relationship C=mx+bC = mx + b between the number of shirts manufactured, xx, and the total cost, CC. The slope mm is the constant rate of change, calculated as m=3802602012=1208=15m = \frac{380 - 260}{20 - 12} = \frac{120}{8} = 15 dollars per shirt. Using the point-slope form with the point (12,260)(12, 260), we get C260=15(x12)C - 260 = 15(x - 12), which simplifies to C=15x+80C = 15x + 80. Substituting 3535 for xx in this equation yields C=15(35)+80=525+80=605C = 15(35) + 80 = 525 + 80 = 605. Therefore, the total daily cost to manufacture 35 shirts is 605 dollars.

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1
Calculate the slope (rate of change) of the linear relationship using the two points from the table, (12,260)(12, 260) and (20,380)(20, 380).
Slope m=3802602012=1208=15m = \frac{380 - 260}{20 - 12} = \frac{120}{8} = 15 dollars per shirt.
Since the relationship is linear, the rate of change is constant.
2
Find the equation of the line using the point-slope form CC1=m(xx1)C - C_1 = m(x - x_1) with the point (12,260)(12, 260) and slope m=15m = 15.
C260=15(x12)    C=15x180+260    C=15x+80C - 260 = 15(x - 12) \implies C = 15x - 180 + 260 \implies C = 15x + 80.
This establishes the linear equation relating the number of shirts xx and the total daily cost CC.
3
Substitute x=35x = 35 into the linear equation to find the total daily cost to manufacture 35 shirts.
C=15(35)+80=525+80=605C = 15(35) + 80 = 525 + 80 = 605 dollars.
This evaluates the linear model at the desired quantity.

Anahtar Kavram

Determining a linear equation in two variables from a table of values and using it to predict a value.
Soru 1970Soru

The table below shows the distribution of the number of public library cards owned by a group of families in a certain neighborhood.

Number of library cardsNumber of families
14
25
32
41

What is the median number of public library cards owned by these families?

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Cevap: 2

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The median number of public library cards is 2.
To find the median, first determine the total number of families by summing the frequencies: 4+5+2+1=124 + 5 + 2 + 1 = 12. Since the number of data points is even, the median is the average of the two middle values (6th6^{\text{th}} and 7th7^{\text{th}} values). Sorting the data, the first 4 values are 1, and the next 5 values (positions 5 through 9) are 2. Since both the 6th6^{\text{th}} and 7th7^{\text{th}} values are 2, the median is 2.

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1
Find the total number of families by adding the frequencies.
4+5+2+1=124 + 5 + 2 + 1 = 12
To determine the position of the median in the dataset, we must first find the total number of data points.
2
Identify the positions of the middle values.
The 6th6^{\text{th}} and 7th7^{\text{th}} values.
For an even number of data points (n=12n = 12), the median is the average of the values at positions n2\frac{n}{2} and n2+1\frac{n}{2} + 1.
3
Find the values at the 6th6^{\text{th}} and 7th7^{\text{th}} positions using the frequency table.
Both the 6th6^{\text{th}} and 7th7^{\text{th}} values are 2.
Accumulating the frequencies from top to bottom: the first 4 values are 1, and the next 5 values (positions 5 to 9) are 2.
4
Calculate the average of the two middle values.
2+22=2\frac{2 + 2}{2} = 2
The median of an even-sized dataset is the arithmetic mean of its two middle values.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating the median from a frequency table
Soru 1971Soru

Two runners, Estela and Desmond, start at the same point on a circular track and run in opposite directions at constant speeds. The ratio of Estela's speed to Desmond's speed is 55 to 44. If they start at the same time, they meet for the first time after 4040 seconds. If Desmond increases his speed by 25%25\% immediately after their first meeting, how many seconds after their first meeting will they meet for the second time?

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Cevap: 36

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36
To find the time between the first and second meetings, we determine the track length in terms of a constant kk. Given the speed ratio of 55 to 44, the speeds are 5k5k and 4k4k. The relative speed in opposite directions is the sum of these speeds, or 9k9k. In 4040 seconds, they cover the track length L=9k×40=360kL = 9k \times 40 = 360k. When Desmond increases his speed by 25%25\%, his new speed is 4k×1.25=5k4k \times 1.25 = 5k, making the new relative speed 5k+5k=10k5k + 5k = 10k. The time to meet again is the track length divided by the new relative speed: 360k/10k=36360k / 10k = 36 seconds.

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1
Represent the speeds of both runners using the given ratio of 55 to 44.
Estela's speed is 5k5k and Desmond's speed is 4k4k, where kk is a positive constant.
Using a common variable allows calculation of relative rates without needing their absolute speeds.
2
Calculate the initial relative speed of approach.
Relative speed = 5k+4k=9k5k + 4k = 9k.
Since they run in opposite directions around the circular track, their rates of travel add up to determine their rate of approach.
3
Determine the track circumference LL in terms of kk.
Track length L=9k×40=360kL = 9k \times 40 = 360k.
They meet for the first time when their combined distance traveled is exactly equal to one full lap of the track.
4
Calculate Desmond's updated speed after his speed increase.
Desmond's new speed = 4k×(1+0.25)=5k4k \times (1 + 0.25) = 5k.
His speed increases by 25%25\%, which corresponds to multiplying his initial speed of 4k4k by 1.251.25.
5
Find the new relative speed of approach after the first meeting.
New relative speed = 5k+5k=10k5k + 5k = 10k.
Estela's speed remains 5k5k and Desmond's speed is now 5k5k, so their sum gives the new combined rate.
6
Solve for the time elapsed between the first and second meetings.
Time t=360k10k=36t = \frac{360k}{10k} = 36 seconds.
To meet a second time, they must cover the track length of 360k360k again from their first meeting point at the new relative speed.

Anahtar Kavram

Solving multi-step rate-time-distance problems on circular tracks using ratios and percentage change.
Soru 1972Soru

An organic farm harvested a certain amount of wheat in 2024. In 2025, due to favorable weather, the amount of wheat harvested was 25%25\% greater than in 2024. In 2026, due to a dry season, the harvest was 12%12\% less than in 2025. If the farm harvested 880880 bags of wheat in 2026, how many bags of wheat did it harvest in 2024?

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Cevap: 800

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800
The correct answer is 800. Let the 2024 harvest be ww bags. A 25%25\% increase in 2025 means the harvest became 1.25w1.25w. A subsequent 12%12\% decrease in 2026 means the harvest became 0.880.88 of the 2025 value, which is 1.25w×0.88=1.1w1.25w \times 0.88 = 1.1w. Given that the 2026 harvest was 880880 bags, we solve 1.1w=8801.1w = 880 to find w=800w = 800.

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1
Define the variable for the 2024 harvest and write an expression for the 2025 harvest.
The harvest in 2025 is 1.25w1.25w, where ww is the harvest in 2024.
An increase of 25% is equivalent to multiplying the original value by 1+0.25=1.251 + 0.25 = 1.25.
2
Write an expression for the 2026 harvest in terms of the 2024 harvest variable.
The harvest in 2026 is 1.1w1.1w.
A decrease of 12% is equivalent to multiplying the 2025 value by 10.12=0.881 - 0.12 = 0.88. Multiplying the factors gives 1.25×0.88=1.11.25 \times 0.88 = 1.1.
3
Set up an equation using the 2026 harvest total of 880 and solve for the 2024 harvest variable.
w=800w = 800
Dividing the 2026 harvest value of 880 by the cumulative rate of 1.1 yields the initial 2024 value.

Anahtar Kavram

Solving for initial values in multi-step percent change scenarios.

Alternatif Yöntem

Work backward from the final year. The 2026 harvest of 880880 bags is 12%12\% less than the 2025 harvest, meaning it represents 88%88\% of the 2025 harvest. Thus, the 2025 harvest was 880/0.88=1000880 / 0.88 = 1000 bags. The 2025 harvest of 10001000 bags was 25%25\% greater than the 2024 harvest, meaning it represents 125%125\% of the 2024 harvest. Thus, the 2024 harvest was 1000/1.25=8001000 / 1.25 = 800 bags.
Tahmini Süre:1m 30s
Soru 1973Soru

The volume of a right circular cylinder is 72π72\pi. If the radius of the base of the cylinder is 33, what is the height of the cylinder?

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Cevap: 8

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The height of the cylinder is 8.
The volume VV of a right circular cylinder is given by the formula V=πr2hV = \pi r^2 h, where rr is the base radius and hh is the height. By substituting the given volume of 72π72\pi and radius of 33, we obtain the equation 72π=π(3)2h72\pi = \pi (3)^2 h. Simplifying the right side gives 72π=9πh72\pi = 9\pi h. Dividing both sides of the equation by 9π9\pi isolates the height, giving h=8h = 8.

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1
Use the formula for the volume of a right circular cylinder.
V=πr2hV = \pi r^2 h
This formula relates the volume, radius, and height of a cylinder.
2
Substitute the known values into the volume formula.
72π=π(3)2h72\pi = \pi (3)^2 h
To form an equation with the unknown height.
3
Simplify the squared radius and isolate the variable.
h=8h = 8
Simplifying 323^2 gives 99. Dividing 72π72\pi by 9π9\pi isolates the height.

Anahtar Kavram

Solving for an unknown dimension using the volume formula of a cylinder.
Tahmini Süre:45s
Soru 1974Soru

A quality control manager at a manufacturing plant selected a random sample of 150150 lightbulbs from a batch of 3,0003,000 lightbulbs produced on a certain day. The manager found that 66 of the selected lightbulbs were defective. Based on this sample, what is the estimated number of defective lightbulbs in the entire batch of 3,0003,000?

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Cevap: 120

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120
The correct answer is 120120. Since the sample of lightbulbs was selected at random, the proportion of defective lightbulbs in the sample can be used to estimate the proportion of defective lightbulbs in the entire batch. The proportion of defective lightbulbs in the sample is 6150=0.04\frac{6}{150} = 0.04. Multiplying this proportion by the total number of lightbulbs in the batch gives the estimated number of defective lightbulbs: 0.04×3,000=1200.04 \times 3,000 = 120.

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1
Calculate the proportion of defective lightbulbs in the sample.
The sample proportion is 6150=0.04\frac{6}{150} = 0.04.
This establishes the rate of defects in the sample to be generalized to the entire batch.
2
Estimate the total number of defective lightbulbs in the batch.
The estimate is 0.04×3,000=1200.04 \times 3,000 = 120.
Scaling the sample proportion to the population size yields the expected number of defective lightbulbs in the entire batch.

Anahtar Kavram

Generalizing results from a random sample to estimate a population parameter
Soru 1975Soru

A vertical farm uses an automated nutrient delivery system for a crop of lettuce. The total volume of nutrient solution, VV, in liters, remaining in the system's reservoir is modeled as a linear function of the time tt, in hours, since the system started running for the day. The table below shows several values of tt and the corresponding values of VV.

Time, tt (hours)Volume, VV (liters)
3415
5385
8340
12280

According to the model, what was the initial volume of nutrient solution, in liters, in the reservoir when the system started running?

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Cevap: 460

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460
The correct answer is 460. The remaining volume of nutrient solution, VV, is a linear function of time, tt, which can be written in the form V=mt+bV = mt + b, where mm is the rate of change (slope) and bb is the initial volume (y-intercept). The rate of change can be found using any two points from the table, for example, (3,415)(3, 415) and (5,385)(5, 385): m=38541553=302=15m = \frac{385 - 415}{5 - 3} = \frac{-30}{2} = -15 liters per hour. Using the point (3,415)(3, 415) and substituting m=15m = -15, t=3t = 3, and V=415V = 415 into the equation V=mt+bV = mt + b yields 415=15(3)+b415 = -15(3) + b. Simplifying this expression gives 415=45+b415 = -45 + b, and adding 45 to both sides gives b=460b = 460. Therefore, the initial volume of nutrient solution in the reservoir was 460 liters.

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1
Calculate the constant rate of consumption (slope) of the nutrient solution.
The rate of consumption is 15 liters per hour.
The relationship between volume and time is linear. The slope mm can be calculated from two coordinates from the table, (3,415)(3, 415) and (5,385)(5, 385), as m=38541553=15m = \frac{385 - 415}{5 - 3} = -15 liters per hour.
2
Determine the initial volume of nutrient solution (the y-intercept) using the rate and a data point.
The initial volume is 460 liters.
Substitute the slope m=15m = -15, the time t=3t = 3, and the remaining volume V=415V = 415 into the slope-intercept equation V=mt+bV = mt + b. Solving 415=15(3)+b415 = -15(3) + b gives b=460b = 460.

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Interpreting the y-intercept of a linear function in context as the initial value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is 0.
Tahmini Süre:1m 30s
Soru 1976Soru

A certain antique watch increases in value by a constant percent each year. The watch was purchased for 150150, and its value after 22 years is 216216. What is the annual percent increase in the value of the watch?

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Cevap: 20

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The annual percent increase in the value of the watch is 20.
Because the watch increases in value by a constant percent each year, its value can be modeled by the exponential growth equation V(t)=P(1+r)tV(t) = P(1+r)^t, where PP is the initial purchase price, rr is the annual growth rate as a decimal, and tt is the number of years. Substituting the given values P=150P = 150, t=2t = 2, and V(2)=216V(2) = 216 yields 150(1+r)2=216150(1+r)^2 = 216. Dividing both sides by 150150 gives (1+r)2=1.44(1+r)^2 = 1.44. Taking the positive square root of both sides results in 1+r=1.21+r = 1.2, which simplifies to r=0.2r = 0.2. Converting 0.20.2 to a percentage gives an annual percent increase of 20%20\%. Therefore, the correct numeric answer is 2020.

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1
Set up the exponential growth equation using the given values.
150(1+r)2=216150(1+r)^2 = 216
Since the value increases by a constant percent each year, the growth is exponential and modeled by V(t)=P(1+r)tV(t) = P(1+r)^t.
2
Divide both sides of the equation by 150150 to isolate the exponential base term.
(1+r)2=1.44(1+r)^2 = 1.44
Dividing 216216 by 150150 simplifies the equation to solve for the growth factor.
3
Take the positive square root of both sides of the equation.
1+r=1.21 + r = 1.2
Taking the square root of 1.441.44 isolates the expression 1+r1+r.
4
Solve for rr and convert the decimal to a percentage.
r=0.2r = 0.2, which is 20%20\%
Subtracting 11 from both sides gives the annual rate r=0.2r = 0.2, and multiplying by 100100 gives the percent increase.

Anahtar Kavram

Solving for the growth rate in an exponential growth model

Alternatif Yöntem

Alternatively, since the question asks for a simple percent increase, you can test a few straightforward percentages. For example, if the annual increase were 10%10\%, the value after 1 year would be 150×1.10=165150 \times 1.10 = 165, and after 2 years would be 165×1.10=181.5165 \times 1.10 = 181.5, which is too low. Testing 20%20\%, the value after 1 year is 150×1.20=180150 \times 1.20 = 180, and after 2 years is 180×1.20=216180 \times 1.20 = 216. This matches the given value exactly.
Tahmini Süre:45s
Soru 1977Soru

An industrial water filtration system filters water at a constant rate of 0.5 liters per second0.5\text{ liters per second}. The system consumes a chemical powder at a rate of 2.5 milligrams2.5\text{ milligrams} per gram of impurities removed from the water. If the water contains an average of 0.12 grams0.12\text{ grams} of impurities per liter, how many grams of the chemical powder does the system consume during 4 hours4\text{ hours} of continuous operation?

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Cevap: 2.16

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The system consumes 2.16 grams2.16\text{ grams} of chemical powder during the 44 hours of operation.
The correct answer is 2.162.16. First, convert the 44 hours of continuous operation into seconds: 4×3,600=14,4004 \times 3,600 = 14,400 seconds. Next, multiply this duration by the filtration rate to find the total water filtered: 14,400×0.5=7,20014,400 \times 0.5 = 7,200 liters. Multiply the volume by the impurity concentration to find the total mass of impurities: 7,200×0.12=8647,200 \times 0.12 = 864 grams. Then, find the mass of chemical powder consumed: 864×2.5=2,160864 \times 2.5 = 2,160 milligrams. Finally, convert milligrams to grams by dividing by 1,0001,000, resulting in 2.162.16 grams.

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1
Convert the operating time from hours to seconds.
14,400 seconds14,400\text{ seconds}
Since the filtration rate is given in liters per second, the total operating time must be converted from hours to seconds to align units. There are 3,6003,600 seconds in one hour.
2
Calculate the total volume of water filtered during the operation.
7,200 liters7,200\text{ liters}
Multiply the operating time in seconds by the filtration rate of 0.50.5 liters per second.
3
Calculate the total mass of impurities removed from the filtered water.
864 grams864\text{ grams}
Multiply the total volume of filtered water by the concentration rate of 0.120.12 grams of impurities per liter.
4
Determine the mass of chemical powder consumed in milligrams.
2,160 milligrams2,160\text{ milligrams}
Multiply the total mass of impurities in grams by the consumption rate of 2.52.5 milligrams of chemical powder per gram of impurities.
5
Convert the mass of chemical powder from milligrams to grams.
2.16 grams2.16\text{ grams}
Divide the mass in milligrams by 1,0001,000 because there are 1,0001,000 milligrams in one gram.

Anahtar Kavram

Dimensional analysis and multi-step unit conversion involving rates
Soru 1978Soru

The table below summarizes the results of a survey about extracurricular participation among 11th-grade and 12th-grade students at a high school.

GradeParticipatesDoes not participate
11th Grade45453030
12th Grade55552020

Based on the table, if a student who participates in extracurricular activities is selected at random, what is the probability that the student is in the 11th grade? (Express your answer as a decimal or a fraction.)

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Cevap: 0.45

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0.45 (or 9/20)
To find the probability that a student is in the 11th grade given that they participate in extracurricular activities, the sample space is restricted to only those students who participate. According to the table, the total number of students who participate is 45+55=10045 + 55 = 100. Out of these 100100 students, 4545 are in the 11th grade. The probability is therefore 45100\frac{45}{100}, which can be written as 920\frac{9}{20} or 0.450.45.

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1
Determine the size of the restricted sample space by finding the total number of students who participate in extracurricular activities.
100
The probability is conditional on selecting a student who participates in extracurricular activities, so only the 'Participates' column is considered.
2
Identify the number of students within this restricted group who are in the 11th grade.
45
We count the number of students who are both in the 11th grade and participate in extracurricular activities.
3
Calculate the probability by dividing the number of favorable outcomes by the size of the restricted sample space.
45/100 = 9/20 = 0.45
The probability is the ratio of 11th-grade participants to the total participants.

Anahtar Kavram

Conditional Probability from a Two-Way Table
Soru 1979Soru

The graph of y=f(x)y = f(x) has a relative minimum at the point (2,4)(2, -4) in the xyxy-plane. If the function gg is defined by g(x)=3f(2x6)g(x) = 3 - f(2x - 6), what are the coordinates of the corresponding relative maximum on the graph of y=g(x)y = g(x)?

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Cevap: (4,7)(4, 7)

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(4,7)(4, 7)
To find the coordinates of the relative maximum on the graph of y=g(x)y = g(x) that corresponds to the relative minimum of y=f(x)y = f(x) at (2,4)(2, -4), we first find the new xx-coordinate. The input to the function ff must be 22, so we set the argument 2x6=22x - 6 = 2, which solves to x=4x = 4. Next, we find the new yy-coordinate by evaluating g(4)=3f(2)g(4) = 3 - f(2). Substituting f(2)=4f(2) = -4, we get g(4)=3(4)=7g(4) = 3 - (-4) = 7. Thus, the coordinates of the corresponding relative maximum are (4,7)(4, 7).

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1
Set the argument of the function ff in g(x)g(x) equal to the xx-coordinate of the known point on the graph of ff.
2x6=22x - 6 = 2
The relative minimum of ff occurs when its input is 2.
2
Solve the equation for xx to find the transformed xx-coordinate.
2x=8    x=42x = 8 \implies x = 4
Isolating the variable xx by adding 6 to both sides and then dividing by 2.
3
Substitute x=4x = 4 into the definition of g(x)g(x) to calculate the transformed yy-coordinate.
g(4)=3f(2(4)6)=3f(2)g(4) = 3 - f(2(4) - 6) = 3 - f(2)
This evaluates the vertical transformation of the function at the corresponding xx-value.
4
Substitute the value f(2)=4f(2) = -4 and simplify.
g(4)=3(4)=3+4=7g(4) = 3 - (-4) = 3 + 4 = 7
Since the minimum of ff is at (2,4)(2, -4), we know f(2)=4f(2) = -4. The negation in front of ff reflects the minimum to a maximum.

Anahtar Kavram

Function Notation and Transformations
Tahmini Süre:2m 0s
Soru 1980Soru

In cognitive psychology, the peak-end rule describes a heuristic in which individuals evaluate their past experiences. When reflecting, people do not average the utility of every single moment of an event _______ they judge the entire experience based primarily on its most intense point and its conclusion. Consequently, a brief but intense spike of discomfort can disproportionately skew a person's memory of an otherwise pleasant activity.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

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Cevap: ; instead, they

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The choice containing a semicolon, the conjunctive adverb 'instead', and a comma ('; instead, they') correctly links the clauses.
The semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses ('When reflecting, people do not average...' and 'they judge the entire experience...'). The conjunctive adverb 'instead' followed by a comma is appropriate to establish the contrast between these two clauses.

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1
Identify the clauses surrounding the blank.
The clause before the blank ('When reflecting, people do not average the utility of every single moment of an event') and the clause after the blank ('they judge the entire experience based primarily on its most intense point and its conclusion') are both independent clauses.
This determines what type of punctuation or conjunction is needed to link them.
2
Evaluate the choices based on standard punctuation rules for joining independent clauses.
Two independent clauses must be joined by a period, a semicolon, a colon, or a comma plus a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
Using a comma alone results in a comma splice, and using no punctuation results in a run-on.
3
Select the choice that correctly links the clauses while maintaining logical flow.
The choice containing a semicolon, the conjunctive adverb 'instead', and a comma ('; instead, they') correctly links the clauses.
It separates the two independent clauses grammatically and logically.

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Clause Boundaries and Linking
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