Final Quiz College Algebra

Word Problems
Number problems
Find two numbers whose sum is 70, such that the first divided by the second gives a quotient of
2 and a remainder of 1.
47 and 23

Geometric problem

The length of a rectangle is 13 inches greater than its width. Its perimeter is 8 ft. Find its
dimensions.
L= 30.5
W = 17.5

Mixture problem

How many ounces of pure nickel must be added to 150 ounces of an alloy 70% nickel to make an
alloy which is 85% pure?
150oz

Age problems
John is three times as old as his nephew, Pete. Four years ago, he was four times as old as Pete
was at that time. How old is Pete?
12 years (age of Pete)

Work Problem
John can do a piece of work in 9 days and Pete can do the same in 10 days. How long will it take
both working together to do the job?
90/19 days

Interest rate problem

The simple interest on a loan is Php 50, the principal is Php500, and the time is 2 years. What is
the annual interest rate?
R=5%

Investment Problem

Greg Smith invested some money in a certificate of deposit (CD) with annual yield of 9%. He
invested twice as much money in a mutual fund with an annual yield of 12%. His interest from
the two investments at the end of the year was Php396. How much money was invested at each
rate?
1200 @ 9%
2400 @ 12%