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Calculate the combined total number of stripes on all of Vaishali's hats based on the following inventory: - 4 hats with 3 stripes each - 3 hats with 4 stripes each - 6 hats with 0 stripes each - 2 hats with 5 stripes each Provide the final sum.
The problem asks us to calculate the combined total number of stripes found on all of Vaishali's hats based on her inventory. To solve this, we must find the total number of stripes for each group of hats and then add those subtotals together. **Step 1: Calculate the stripes for the first group of hats.** There are 4 ...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: James hurt himself exercising. The pain subsided after 3 days, but he knew that the injury would take at least 5 times that long to fully heal. After that, he wanted to wait another 3 days before he started working out again. If he wants to wait 3 weeks after that to star...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks for the total duration in days from the time of James's injury until he is cleared to lift heavy weights again. The timeline involves four components: 1. The initial period until pain subsided. 2. The total time required for the injury to fully heal. 3. A waiting period before r...
Calculate John's hourly wage based on the following scenario: John works a job that offers performance bonuses. He makes $80 a day and works for 8 hours. He has the option of working hard to earn the performance bonus of an extra $20 a day, but the extra effort results in a 2-hour longer workday. Question: How much d...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to calculate John's effective hourly wage if he chooses to work the additional hours required to earn a performance bonus. We must determine his total daily earnings and total daily hours worked under this specific condition, then divide the earnings by the hours to find the ...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: **Problem Statement:** A bar of steel weighs twice the mass of a bar of tin. If a steel bar also weighs 20 kgs more than a copper bar and a copper bar weighs 90 kgs, calculate the total weight of a container with 20 bars of each type of metal. **Instructions:** 1. Determ...
**Problem Restatement** The objective is to calculate the total weight of a container holding 20 bars of steel, 20 bars of tin, and 20 bars of copper. The individual weights are determined by the following relationships: 1. A copper bar weighs 90 kgs. 2. A steel bar weighs 20 kgs more than a copper bar. 3. A steel bar ...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step to determine the total number of flowers in Mark's garden: Mark has a garden with flowers. He planted plants of three different colors in it. Ten of them are yellow, and there are 80% more of those in purple. There are only 25% as many green flowers as there are yellow and...
**Problem Restatement** We need to determine the total number of flowers in Mark's garden. We are given the following information: 1. There are 10 yellow flowers. 2. The number of purple flowers is 80% more than the number of yellow flowers. 3. The number of green flowers is 25% of the combined total of yellow and pur...
Calculate the total cost of raising a child based on the following parameters: 1. **Years 0–8**: The cost is $10,000 per year for 8 years. 2. **Years 9–18**: The cost is twice the previous amount ($20,000) per year for the remaining years until age 18. 3. **University**: Tuition costs $250,000. 4. **John's Contributio...
**Problem Restatement** The objective is to calculate the total financial cost of raising a child through three specific stages: early childhood (Years 0–8), late childhood through adolescence (Years 9–18), and university education. After determining the total cumulative cost, we must calculate the specific portion pa...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: Alia has 2 times as many markers as Austin. Austin has one-third as many markers as Steve does. If Steve has 60 markers, how many does Alia have?
**Problem Restatement** We need to determine how many markers Alia has. To do this, we will use the known number of markers Steve has and follow the relationships described between Steve, Austin, and Alia. **Step 1: Find out how many markers Austin has.** We start with the information we know for sure: Steve has 60 ma...
Calculate the total number of tennis balls used in a tournament based on the following parameters: 1. **Tournament Structure**: The tournament consists of 4 rounds with the following number of games: - First round: 8 games - Second round: 4 games - Third round: 2 games - Finals: 1 game 2. **Usage Rules**:...
**Problem Restatement** The objective is to calculate the total count of individual tennis balls consumed during a tournament. To solve this, we must determine the total number of games played across all rounds, the total number of cans required for those games, and finally, the total number of balls contained within t...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: Tommy has 10 more sheets than Jimmy does. If Jimmy has 32 sheets, how many more sheets will Jimmy have than Tommy if his friend Ashton gives him 40 sheets.
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to determine how many more sheets Jimmy will have than Tommy after Jimmy receives an additional 40 sheets from his friend Ashton, given that Tommy currently has 10 more sheets than Jimmy, and Jimmy currently has 32 sheets. **Step-by-Step Solution** **Step 1: Identify Jimmy'...
Solve the following math problem step-by-step: There are 1250 pairs of shoes in the warehouse. There are 540 pairs that are blue. The rest are either green or purple. The number of green shoes is equal to the number of purple shoes. How many pairs of purple shoes are in the warehouse?
**Problem Restatement** We are asked to find the number of pairs of purple shoes in a warehouse. We know the total number of shoe pairs is 1250. We are told that 540 of these pairs are blue. The remaining shoes are either green or purple, and the number of green pairs is exactly equal to the number of purple pairs. **...
Calculate the total weekly sales revenue for John, a door-to-door salesman, based on the following data: - **Daily Visits**: 50 houses - **Conversion Rate**: 20% of visited houses make a purchase - **Work Schedule**: 5 days per week - **Product Mix**: Of the customers who buy something: - 50% purchase a $50 set of k...
### Problem Restatement The objective is to calculate the total weekly sales revenue generated by John. To do this, we must determine the total number of houses he visits in a week, apply the conversion rate to find the number of sales, distribute those sales across the two product types based on the given mix, and ca...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: **Problem Statement:** Edna made cookies for all of her neighbors and left the cookies outside for them to take. She made 150 cookies so her 15 neighbors could get 10 cookies each. However, the neighbor who arrived last told Edna there were only 8 cookies left. Edna think...
**Problem Restatement** We need to determine how many cookies Sarah took. Edna made 150 cookies for 15 neighbors, intending for each to receive 10 cookies. The last neighbor to arrive found only 8 cookies remaining. Assuming all neighbors except Sarah took exactly their share, we must calculate Sarah's total. **Step-b...
Calculate the total cost for Julia's family to attend her high school musical this weekend based on the following details: **Ticket Prices:** - Adults: $12 - Children: $10 **Attendees:** - Mom (Adult) - Dad (Adult) - Grandma (Adult) - Three little sisters (Children) Determine the final total amount required for thei...
The problem asks for the total cost of tickets for Julia's family to attend a high school musical, given the specific ticket prices for adults and children and the number of family members attending. **Step 1: Identify the number of adults and calculate their cost.** First, we list the family members to determine who ...
Calculate the average number of carnations in the bouquets Trevor bought, based on the following counts: - First bouquet: 9 carnations - Second bouquet: 14 carnations - Third bouquet: 13 carnations Provide the final average value.
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to calculate the average number of carnations in the three bouquets Trevor purchased, given that the first bouquet contains 9 carnations, the second contains 14, and the third contains 13. **Step 1: Identify the values** First, we list the number of carnations found in each ...
Solve the following math problem step-by-step: **Problem Statement:** The difference between the number of boys and girls in a tree planting event is 400. If there are 600 boys at the event, and the number of girls is more than the number of boys, what's 60% of the total number of boys and girls at the event? **Instr...
**Problem Restatement** We need to find 60% of the total number of participants (boys and girls) at a tree planting event. We are given the following information: * The number of boys is 600. * The difference between the number of boys and girls is 400. * The number of girls is greater than the number of boys. **Step-...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: Rodney has 35 dollars more than Ian. Ian has half as much money as Jessica has. If Jessica has 100 dollars, how much more money does Jessica have than Rodney?
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to determine how much more money Jessica has than Rodney. To find this, we must first calculate the specific amounts of money that Ian and Rodney have, starting with the known amount for Jessica. **Step 1: Identify Jessica's amount** Reason: The problem explicitly states the...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step to determine the total number of arcade tickets Connie redeemed today: Connie redeemed all her arcade tickets today. She spent half of them on a stuffed koala bear. She spent 10 tickets on a pair of earbuds. She spent another 15 tickets on glow bracelets. How many tickets ...
Let's break down this arcade adventure to find out exactly how many tickets Connie redeemed today! **Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to determine the total number of arcade tickets Connie redeemed today based on how she spent them on various prizes. **Step 1: Identify the known quantities spent on specific ...
### Task: Calculate Snack Packs Needed **Context:** It is Roger's turn to provide a snack for the baseball team after the game, and he has decided to bring trail mix. The trail mix comes in packs of 6 individual pouches. **Data:** - Team members: 13 - Coaches: 3 - Helpers: 2 **Question:** How many packs of trail mix...
### Problem Restatement The goal is to calculate the total number of trail mix packs Roger needs to purchase. We must first determine the total number of individuals who need a snack, then divide that total by the number of pouches contained in a single pack. Since packs cannot be split, any fractional result must be r...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: Problem Statement: It costs $.10 to print one page. Jenny wants to print 7 copies of her 25-page essay. She also wants to buy 7 pens that each cost $1.50. If she pays the store with 2 twenty dollar bills, how much money should she get in change? Instructions: 1. Calculat...
**Problem Restatement** We need to determine the amount of change Jenny receives after paying for printing services and pens. To do this, we must calculate the total cost of the printing, the total cost of the pens, sum these expenses, and subtract that total from the amount of money she hands to the cashier. **Step 1...
Calculate the total number of years Tony spent in school based on the following timeline: Tony decided he wanted to be an astronaut. He went to college for 4 years to get a degree in science. He then went on to get 2 more degrees in other fields for the same period of time. He also got a graduate degree in physics,...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to calculate the total number of years Tony spent in school by adding up the time spent on each of his degrees based on the provided timeline. **Step-by-Step Solution** **Step 1: Determine the time spent on the first degree.** The problem states that Tony went to college fo...
Solve the following math problem step-by-step: In a factory that employed 852 people, 25% more workers have just been hired. How many employees are there now in the factory? Provide the final numerical answer clearly.
**Problem Restatement** We need to find the current total number of employees in a factory. Originally, the factory employed 852 people, and the workforce has just increased by 25%. **Step-by-Step Solution** **Step 1: Identify the given values** * Original number of employees = 852 * Percentage increase = 25% **...
Solve the following math problem step-by-step: Stephanie is decorating 24 cupcakes for a birthday party, but she needs more candles. She currently has a total of 30 candles. She wants to decorate half of the cupcakes with 1 candle each and the other half of the cupcakes with 2 candles each. How many additional candles...
Here is the problem restated: Stephanie has 24 cupcakes to decorate and currently owns 30 candles. She plans to put 1 candle on half of the cupcakes and 2 candles on the remaining half. We need to determine how many more candles she must acquire to finish decorating all the cupcakes. Let's solve this step by step. **...
Solve the following math problem step-by-step: Mr. Roberts can buy a television for $400 cash or $120 down payment and $30 a month for 12 months. How much can he save by paying cash? Instructions: 1. Calculate the total cost of the installment plan (down payment + sum of monthly payments). 2. Subtract the cash price ...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to determine how much money Mr. Roberts saves by purchasing a television with cash instead of using an installment plan. The cash price is $400, while the installment plan requires a $120 down payment followed by 12 monthly payments of $30. **Step 1: Calculate the total cost...
Calculate the total amount of maize Alfred has at the end of 2 years based on the following scenario: - **Storage Rate**: Alfred stores a tonne of maize each month for the next 2 years. - **Losses**: 5 tonnes are stolen. - **Gains**: 8 tonnes are given to him as a donation. Determine the final quantity in tonnes.
**Problem Restatement** The objective is to determine the final inventory of maize Alfred possesses at the end of a 2-year period. This calculation requires aggregating his monthly storage contributions, subtracting the quantity lost to theft, and adding the quantity received as a donation. **Step-by-Step Solution** ...
Calculate the total number of coffee cups brewed in one week based on the following data: - **Weekday Production**: 10 cups per hour. - **Weekend Production**: 120 cups in total (for the entire weekend). - **Operating Hours**: 5 hours per day, every day. Please show your step-by-step reasoning to determine the final ...
The problem asks for the total number of coffee cups brewed in one week, given the hourly production rate for weekdays, a total production amount for the weekend, and the daily operating hours. **Step 1: Define the structure of the week** A standard week consists of 7 days, which we divide into two categories based on...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: Problem Statement: A local restaurant is offering an 8 piece fried chicken bucket and 2 sides for $12.00 that will feed 6 people. If Monty was having a family reunion for 36 family members, how much will it cost him to buy enough chicken and sides to feed everyone one ser...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to determine the total cost for Monty to purchase enough chicken buckets and sides to feed 36 family members. We are given that one bucket deal (which includes 8 pieces of chicken and 2 sides) costs $12.00 and feeds 6 people. We must calculate the number of buckets needed and...
Solve the following math problem step-by-step: Kim buys 3 pizzas. They are 12 slices each. The pizza cost $72. How much did 5 slices cost? Please show your calculation for the cost per slice and then the total cost for 5 slices.
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to determine the cost of 5 slices of pizza. We are given that Kim bought 3 pizzas, each cut into 12 slices, and the total cost for all the pizzas was $72. **Step 1: Calculate the total number of slices** First, we need to find out how many slices of pizza Kim has in total. W...
Solve the following math problem step-by-step: Janine read 5 books last month. This month, she read twice as many books. If each book has 10 pages, how many pages did Janine read in two months?
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to calculate the total number of pages Janine read over a period of two months. To find this, we need to determine the total number of books she read and multiply that by the number of pages in each book. **Step 1: Calculate the number of books read this month** Janine read ...
Calculate the total amount of money in cents held by the following individuals based on their described holdings: - Lance: 70 cents - Margaret: three-fourths of a dollar - Guy: two quarters and a dime - Bill: six dimes Provide the final combined sum in cents.
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to calculate the total combined amount of money, measured in cents, held by four individuals: Lance, Margaret, Guy, and Bill. To do this, we must first determine the value of each person's holdings in cents and then add them all together. **Step 1: Determine Lance's total** ...
Solve the following math problem step-by-step: Liza bought 10 kilograms of butter to make cookies. She used one-half of it for chocolate chip cookies, one-fifth of it for peanut butter cookies, and one-third of the remaining butter for sugar cookies. How many kilograms of butter are left after making those three kinds...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to determine how many kilograms of butter remain after Liza uses specific portions of an initial 10 kilograms for three different types of cookies: chocolate chip, peanut butter, and sugar cookies. We need to show the calculations for each type of cookie and state the final a...
Solve the following math word problem: Alicia has to buy some books for the new school year. She buys 2 math books, 3 art books, and 6 science books, for a total of $30. If both the math and science books cost $3 each, what was the cost of each art book? Please provide the step-by-step calculation and the final answe...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to determine the cost of a single art book. We are given the total amount Alicia spent ($30), the number of books purchased in each category (2 math, 3 art, 6 science), and the individual cost of the math and science books ($3 each). **Step-by-Step Solution** **Step 1: Calc...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: Problem Statement: Linda's bag has 2 dimes, 6 quarters, and 5 nickels. Her mother gives her 2 more dimes, 10 quarters, and twice as many nickels as she has. How many coins does she have altogether? Instructions: 1. Calculate the initial count of each coin type. 2. Determ...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to calculate the total number of coins Linda has after starting with a specific collection and receiving additional coins from her mother. We need to track the count of dimes, quarters, and nickels separately, combine the initial amounts with the new amounts, and then find th...
Calculate the total earnings for Cadence based on the following employment details: 1. **Old Company Tenure**: 3 years. 2. **Old Company Salary**: $5000 per month. 3. **New Company Tenure**: 5 months longer than the tenure at the old company. 4. **New Company Salary**: 20% more than the salary at the old company. Det...
**Problem Restatement** The objective is to calculate the total cumulative earnings for Cadence across two distinct periods of employment. We are provided with the duration and monthly salary for the first company ("Old Company") and given relative values to determine the duration and monthly salary for the second com...
Solve the following math word problem step-by-step: Problem Statement: "Darren bought 4 boxes of crackers. Each box contained 24 crackers. If Calvin bought one box less than twice as many boxes of crackers as Darren, how many crackers did they buy altogether?" Instructions: 1. Calculate the number of boxes Calvin bou...
**Problem Restatement** We need to find the total number of crackers bought by Darren and Calvin together. We know Darren bought 4 boxes with 24 crackers in each box. To solve this, we must first figure out how many boxes Calvin bought based on Darren's amount, calculate the total crackers for both boys, and then add t...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step to determine the percentage of total water allocated to Farmer Bob. ### Problem Data - **Farmer Bob**: 3 acres of corn, 9 acres of cotton, 12 acres of beans. - **Farmer Brenda**: 6 acres of corn, 7 acres of cotton, 14 acres of beans. - **Farmer Bernie**: 2 acres of corn, 1...
### Problem Restatement The problem asks us to determine the percentage of the total water allocation attributed to Farmer Bob. To do this, we must calculate the individual water usage for Farmers Bob, Brenda, and Bernie based on their specific crop acreage and the water requirements for corn, cotton, and beans. We the...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: Every day, Sara bakes 10 cakes and puts them in his refrigerator. He does this for 5 days. Carol then comes over and eats 12 of his cakes. If it takes 2 cans of frosting to frost a single cake, how many cans of frosting does Bob need to frost the remaining cakes?
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks for the total number of cans of frosting needed to frost the remaining cakes after Sara bakes a set amount over five days and Carol eats some of them. **Step 1: Calculate the total number of cakes baked.** First, we must determine how many cakes were created in total before any...
Solve the following math problem step-by-step: Carter grew 9 plants with 3 seed packets. How many more seed packets does Carter need to have a total of 12 plants in his backyard?
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to find out how many additional seed packets Carter needs to grow a total of 12 plants, given that he already grew 9 plants using 3 seed packets. **Step 1: Determine how many plants grow from a single seed packet.** First, we need to find the rate of growth per packet. Since...
Calculate the total number of buttons the GooGoo brand will use to manufacture the following order: - **Shirt Type A**: 3 buttons per shirt; Quantity ordered: 200 - **Shirt Type B**: 5 buttons per shirt; Quantity ordered: 200 Provide the final total count of buttons required.
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to calculate the total number of buttons the GooGoo brand needs to fulfill a manufacturing order. The order consists of two types of shirts: 1. **Shirt Type A**: Requires 3 buttons per shirt, with a quantity of 200 shirts ordered. 2. **Shirt Type B**: Requires 5 buttons per ...
Solve the following math word problem: Georgia is sick and coughs 5 times a minute. Her brother Robert is also sick but he coughs twice as much as her. After 20 minutes, how many times have they coughed? Please provide the step-by-step calculation and the final answer.
**What the problem asks:** We need to find the total number of times both Georgia and Robert have coughed combined after 20 minutes. **Step 1: Find Robert's coughing rate per minute.** We know Georgia coughs 5 times in one minute. The problem states that Robert coughs twice as much as Georgia. To find Robert's rate, w...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: A farmer has twice as many pigs as cows, and 4 more cows than goats. If the farmer has 56 animals total, how many goats does he have? Provide your final answer clearly.
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to find the specific number of goats a farmer has, given the following conditions: 1. The number of pigs is twice the number of cows. 2. The number of cows is 4 more than the number of goats. 3. The total number of animals (pigs, cows, and goats) is 56. **Step-by-Step Soluti...
Calculate the total number of golf balls purchased by Dan, Gus, and Chris based on the following scenario: **Scenario Details:** - The batting cage sells golf balls by the dozen. - They charge $30 for 3 dozen (note: price is irrelevant to the quantity calculation). - Definition: 1 dozen = 12 golf balls. **Purchases:*...
**Problem Restatement** The goal is to calculate the total number of individual golf balls purchased by Dan, Gus, and Chris combined. Because some purchases are listed in dozens and others as individual counts, we must convert all quantities to individual golf balls and then sum them. Note that the pricing information ...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: Nate got lost looking for his car in the airport parking lot. He had to walk through every row in Section G and Section H to find it. Section G has 15 rows that each hold 10 cars. Section H has 20 rows that each hold 9 cars. If Nate can walk past 11 cars per minute, how m...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to determine the total time, in minutes, that Nate spent searching for his car. To solve this, we must first calculate the total number of cars he walked past in both Section G and Section H. Once we have the total number of cars, we will divide that number by his walking spe...
Olga has an aquarium with fish in 5 different colors. There are 12 yellow ones, half as many blue ones, and twice as many green ones as yellow ones. How many fish does Olga have in her aquarium? Please solve this step-by-step: 1. Identify the number of yellow fish. 2. Calculate the number of blue fish (half the number...
Let's restate the problem to make sure we understand what is being asked. We need to determine the total number of fish in Olga's aquarium. We are given specific information about fish of three colors (yellow, blue, and green), but the problem mentions there are actually 5 different colors in total. We will calculate t...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step to find the average number of skips per round completed by Jeff. **Problem Statement:** Sam and Jeff had a skipping competition at recess. The competition was split into four rounds. Sam completed 1 more skip than Jeff in the first round. Jeff skipped 3 fewer times than Sa...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks for the average number of skips per round completed by Jeff across four rounds of a competition, given that Sam skipped 16 times in each round and Jeff's performance in each round was relative to Sam's. **Step 1: Identify Sam's skip count for each round.** According to the prob...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: Cody was reading through his favorite book series. The series was 54 books in total. If Cody read 6 books the first week, and 3 books the second week and then 9 books every week after that. How many weeks did it take Cody to read his series? Provide the final number of w...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to calculate the total number of weeks required for Cody to complete a 54-book series. He reads 6 books in the first week, 3 books in the second week, and 9 books every week thereafter. **Step 1: Calculate the total number of books read during the first two weeks.** First, ...
Solve the following math problem: Venny spent $15000 on a used car which cost 40% of the original price. What was the original price of the car?
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to find the original price of a used car. We are given that Venny paid $15,000 for the car, and this amount represents 40% of the car's original price. **Step-by-Step Solution** **Step 1: Identify the known values and define the variable.** * Amount paid = $15,000 * Percent...
Calculate the cost per person based on the following scenario: Jack and Jill shared the cost of renting a cottage that costs $5 an hour. If they rented it for eight hours, how much did each friend pay? Steps: 1. Determine the total cost of the rental. 2. Divide the total cost equally between the two friends.
Let's look at what this problem is asking us to find. We need to figure out how much money each friend, Jack and Jill, needs to pay to share the cost of renting the cottage equally. Here is the step-by-step solution: **Step 1: Determine the total cost of the rental.** First, we need to find out the total price for re...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: There are 24 students in the class. One-third had their school portraits taken before lunch. After lunch, but before gym class, 10 additional students had their portraits taken. After gym class, how many students have not yet had their picture taken? Provide the final co...
Let's read the problem carefully to understand exactly what we need to find. **Problem Restatement:** We know there are 24 students in total. We need to determine how many students have **not** had their school portraits taken after gym class, given that one-third had them taken before lunch and 10 additional students...
Solve the following math problem step-by-step: Tommy wants to earn enough money to buy 8 new books. Each book costs $5. If Tommy already has $13, how much does he need to save up?
To find out how much more money Tommy needs to save, we first need to determine the total cost of the books and then subtract the money he already has. **What the problem asks:** We need to figure out the specific amount of money Tommy still needs to save to purchase 8 books, based on the cost per book and the money h...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: Carl has a jar full of marbles. He takes out 12 marbles to play a game with, but he accidentally drops them and 1/2 the marbles get lost. So Carl takes out 10 more marbles. While he is playing his game his mother comes home with another bag of marbles for him, which has 2...
**Problem Restatement** We need to find the total number of marbles Carl will put back into his jar after playing his game. This includes the marbles he originally took out (minus the ones he lost), plus the new marbles his mother brought him. We do not need to count the marbles that stayed inside the jar the whole tim...
Solve the following math word problem step-by-step: "Emma is 7 years old. If her sister is 9 years older than her, how old will Emma be when her sister is 56?" Provide the final numerical answer clearly.
Here is the problem we are solving: **"Emma is 7 years old. If her sister is 9 years older than her, how old will Emma be when her sister is 56?"** Let's break this down step-by-step. **Step 1: Identify the age difference.** The problem states that Emma's sister is 9 years older than Emma. This tells us the gap betw...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: A gummy bear factory manufactures 300 gummy bears a minute. Each packet of gummy bears has 50 gummy bears inside. How long would it take for the factory to manufacture enough gummy bears to fill 240 packets, in minutes? Provide your final answer clearly.
**Problem Restatement** We need to determine how many minutes it takes for a factory to produce enough gummy bears to fill 240 packets. We know the factory produces 300 gummy bears every minute, and each packet holds 50 gummy bears. **Step-by-Step Solution** **Step 1: Calculate the total number of gummy bears needed...
Calculate the total time Tyson spent racing based on the following details: **Race Parameters:** - **Total Races:** 10 - **Race Distance:** 3 miles per race - **Distribution:** Half the races occurred in a lake; half occurred in an ocean. **Speed Data:** - **Lake Speed:** 3 miles per hour - **Ocean Speed:** 2.5 miles...
**Problem Restatement** The goal is to calculate the total time Tyson spent completing 10 races. Each race covers a distance of 3 miles. The races are split evenly between a lake and an ocean. The swimming speed in the lake is 3 miles per hour, and the swimming speed in the ocean is 2.5 miles per hour. We must calculat...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: **Problem Statement:** Gerald spends $100 a month on baseball supplies. His season is 4 months long. He wants to use the months he's not playing baseball to save up by raking, shoveling, and mowing lawns. He charges $10 for each. How many chores does he need to average a ...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to determine the average number of chores Gerald must complete each month during his off-season to afford his baseball supplies. We know his monthly expense during the season, the length of the season, his earnings per chore, and that he saves during the months he is not play...
# Math Word Problem Solver Please solve the following word problem step-by-step: **Problem Statement:** Nico borrows 3 books from the library on Monday. On Monday, he reads the first book with a total of 20 pages. On Tuesday, he reads the second book with a total of 12 pages. On Wednesday, he reads the third book. If...
Let's break this problem down together to find out exactly how many pages Nico read on Wednesday. **Restating the Problem:** We are asked to find out how many pages Nico read on Wednesday. We know he read 20 pages on Monday and 12 pages on Tuesday. We also know the total number of pages he read over all three days is ...
Solve the following math word problem step-by-step: Problem Statement: The teacher told the class that if they averaged at least 75% on their final exam, they could have a pizza party. Everyone took the exam on Monday, except for William, who was allowed to take it on Tuesday. If there are 30 people in the class, and ...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks for the minimum score William must achieve on his final exam so that the overall class average for all 30 students is at least 75%. Currently, 29 students have taken the exam and averaged 74%. **Step 1: Identify the known values** Let's list the information provided in the prob...
# Math Word Problem **Scenario:** Jane plans on reading a novel she borrows from her friend. She reads twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. In the morning she reads 5 pages and in the evening she reads 10 pages. **Question:** If she reads at this rate for a week, how many pages will she read?
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to calculate the total number of pages Jane will read if she maintains her specific daily reading schedule for one full week. **Step-by-Step Solution** **Step 1: Calculate the total pages read in one day.** Jane reads at two different times during the day. To find out how m...
Please solve the following math word problem step-by-step: Last year, the school library purchased 50 new books. This year, it purchased 3 times as many books. If the library had 100 books before it purchased new books last year, how many books are in the library now?
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to determine the total number of books currently in the school library. To do this, we need to account for the books the library started with, the books added last year, and the books added this year. **Step-by-Step Solution** **Step 1: Identify the starting number of books...
# Math Word Problem: Tin Collection Please solve the following word problem step-by-step: **Problem Statement:** James decides to build a tin house by collecting 500 tins in a week. On the first day, he collects 50 tins. On the second day, he manages to collect 3 times that number. On the third day, he collects 50 ti...
**Problem Restatement** James aims to collect a total of 500 tins over a 7-day week. We are given the amounts he collected on the first three days based on specific relationships, and we are told that the collection amount for the remaining days must be equal. The problem asks us to find the number of tins James must c...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: Lake Crystal has twenty percent fewer frogs than Lassie Lake. If Lassie Lake has forty-five frogs, how many frogs are there in total in the two lakes? Please provide the final total count.
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to determine the total number of frogs found in two lakes combined: Lake Crystal and Lassie Lake. We are given the specific population of Lassie Lake and a percentage relationship describing the population of Lake Crystal relative to Lassie Lake. **Given Information** 1. **L...
Solve the following math word problem: Elysse can carry 3 bags of groceries into her home with each trip from the car. Her brother can carry the same amount. How many trips will it take them to carry 30 bags of groceries?
First, let's restate what the problem asks. We need to determine the number of trips Elysse and her brother must make together to carry a total of 30 bags of groceries into the home. **Step 1: Determine how many bags they can carry together in a single trip.** Elysse can carry 3 bags per trip. Her brother carries the ...
Solve the following math problem step-by-step: Problem Statement: "Two-thirds of all the animals on my street are cats and the rest are dogs. If there are 300 animals on the street, what's the total number of legs of dogs that are on the street?" Instructions: 1. Calculate the number of cats based on the total number...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to find the total number of legs belonging to the dogs on a street. We are given that there are 300 animals in total, two-thirds of them are cats, and the rest are dogs. We must also assume that each dog has 4 legs. **Step-by-Step Solution** **Step 1: Calculate the number o...
Calculate the total number of fruits Santino has based on the following data: - Papaya trees: 2 (each produces 10 papayas) - Mango trees: 3 (each produces 20 mangos) Show your step-by-step calculation and provide the final total.
The problem asks us to determine the total count of fruits produced by Santino's trees. We will calculate the yield for each fruit type separately using multiplication and then combine them using addition for the final sum. **Step 1: Calculate the total number of papayas.** Santino has 2 papaya trees, and each tree pr...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: Problem Statement: The card shop has two boxes of cards. The first box contains cards that cost $1.25 each. The second box contains cards that cost $1.75 each. A boy then comes in and buys 6 cards from each box. What was the total cost, in dollars, of the cards he bought?...
**Problem Restatement** We need to find the total cost of the cards a boy purchases. He buys 6 cards from the first box, where each card costs $1.25, and 6 cards from the second box, where each card costs $1.75. We will calculate the cost for each box separately and then add them together to find the total amount spent...
Calculate Edric's hourly rate based on the following details: - **Monthly Salary**: $576 - **Work Schedule**: 8 hours per day, 6 days per week Provide the step-by-step calculation to determine the final hourly rate.
The problem asks us to determine Edric's hourly rate of pay based on a monthly salary of $576, given that he works 8 hours per day for 6 days each week. To find the hourly rate, we need to determine the total number of hours Edric works in a month and then divide his total monthly salary by those hours. **Step 1: Cal...
Calculate the number of children who attended the party based on the following data: - Total attendees: 120 - Men: 1/3 of the total - Women: Half (1/2) of the total - Children: The remaining attendees Question: How many children attended the party?
**Problem Restatement** We are asked to find the number of children who attended a party. We are given the following information: - The total number of attendees is 120. - Men make up 1/3 of the total attendees. - Women make up 1/2 of the total attendees. - Children consist of the remaining attendees after counting th...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: Problem Statement: It takes 15 mink skins to make a coat. Andy buys 30 minks and each mink has 6 babies, but half the total minks are set free by activists. How many coats can he make? Instructions: 1. Calculate the initial number of minks Andy owns. 2. Calculate the num...
**Problem Restatement** We need to determine the maximum number of whole mink coats Andy can make. We are given the following information: * Each coat requires 15 mink skins. * Andy starts by buying 30 minks. * Each of these minks has 6 babies. * Activists set free half of the total mink population. * We must calculate...
Calculate the total profit for Stella's antique shop based on the following inventory and financial data: **Inventory and Pricing:** - Dolls: 3 units at $5 each - Clocks: 2 units at $15 each - Glasses: 5 units at $4 each **Costs:** - Total cost to acquire all merchandise: $40 **Task:** Assuming Stella sells all her ...
The problem asks us to calculate the total profit for Stella's antique shop. To find the profit, we must first determine the total revenue generated by selling all available inventory (Dolls, Clocks, and Glasses) and then subtract the total cost required to acquire that merchandise. **Step 1: Calculate the revenue for...
Solve the following math word problem step-by-step: Bella is making bracelets for her 6 friends. She needs 8 beads per bracelet. She has 36 beads. How many more beads does she need to make all six bracelets?
Let's read through the problem together to make sure we understand exactly what Bella needs to do. **What the problem is asking:** Bella wants to make 6 bracelets for her friends. Each bracelet needs 8 beads. She already has 36 beads. We need to find out how many *more* beads she needs to collect to finish all six bra...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: **Problem Statement:** Karen's work tote bag is twice the weight of her husband Kevin's briefcase when the briefcase is empty. When Kevin puts his laptop and work papers in his briefcase, it is twice the weight of Karen's tote. Kevin's work papers are a sixth of the weigh...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to find how many more pounds Kevin's laptop weighs compared to Karen's tote bag. We are given the weight of Karen's tote and a series of relationships connecting the weight of the tote, Kevin's empty briefcase, his laptop, and his work papers. **Step 1: Define Variables** Le...
# Pizza Order Calculation Calculate the total number of pizzas required based on the following consumption amounts: - **TreShawn**: eats 1/2 of a pizza - **Michael**: eats 1/3 of a pizza - **LaMar**: eats 1/6 of a pizza **Task**: Sum these fractions to determine exactly how many pizzas TreShawn's mom needs to order.
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to calculate the total number of pizzas TreShawn's mom needs to order. To do this, we must add the fractions of pizza eaten by each person: - TreShawn eats $\frac{1}{2}$ of a pizza. - Michael eats $\frac{1}{3}$ of a pizza. - LaMar eats $\frac{1}{6}$ of a pizza. **Step-by-Ste...
Calculate the total cost of the designer High Jump basketball sneakers Joey wants to buy, given that his earnings from the following activities exactly cover the price: 1. Mowing 3 neighbors' lawns at $8 per lawn. 2. Selling 2 collectible figures to friends for $9 each. 3. Working an after-school job for 10 hours at $...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to find the total cost of the designer High Jump basketball sneakers Joey wants to buy. We are told that his earnings from three specific activities exactly cover the price. Therefore, we must calculate the money earned from each activity and sum them to find the total cost. ...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: **Problem Statement:** A small poultry farm has 300 chickens, 200 turkeys and 80 guinea fowls. A strange, incurable disease hit the farm and every day the farmer lost 20 chickens, 8 turkeys and 5 guinea fowls. After a week, how many birds will be left in the poultry? **I...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to calculate the total number of birds remaining on a poultry farm after one week (7 days). We are given the initial populations of chickens, turkeys, and guinea fowls, along with the daily loss rate for each species due to a disease. We must determine the total losses per sp...
Calculate the weekly electricity cost in cents for Kim's TV based on the following data: - Power consumption: 125 watts - Daily usage: 4 hours - Electricity rate: 14 cents per kWh - Duration: 1 week (7 days) Note: 1 kilowatt (kW) = 1000 watts. The rate is given per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Please show your step-by-step ...
**Problem Restatement** We need to calculate the total weekly electricity cost in cents for running Kim's TV. The calculation must account for the power consumption in watts, the daily usage hours, the duration of one week (7 days), and the electricity rate per kilowatt-hour (kWh). **Given Data** * **Power Consumpti...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: A shop sold 29 bags of potatoes in the morning. In the afternoon, the shop sold 17 bags of potatoes. If each bag of potatoes weighs 7kg, how many kilograms of potatoes did the shop sell for the whole day? Please provide the final answer in kilograms.
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to calculate the total weight of potatoes sold by a shop in one day. We are given the number of bags sold in the morning, the number of bags sold in the afternoon, and the weight of each individual bag. We need to find the total kilograms sold. **Step 1: Find the total numbe...
### Problem Statement An amoeba reproduces by fission, splitting itself into two separate amoebae. An amoeba reproduces every two days. How many days will it take one amoeba to divide into 16 amoebae? ### Instructions 1. **Identify the Growth Pattern**: Recognize that the population doubles with each reproduction cycl...
### Problem Restatement The problem asks us to calculate the total number of days required for a single amoeba to reproduce until the population reaches exactly 16 amoebae. We are given that the amoeba reproduces by binary fission (splitting into two) and that this reproduction event occurs once every two days. ### St...
Solve the following math problem step-by-step: Bill is stocking the kitchenware section of the Walmart. He needs to stack 60 pots. On each shelf, he can stack five pots vertically and three sets of vertically stacked pots side-by-side. How many shelves does he need to stock all the pots?
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to determine the number of shelves Bill needs to stock a total of 60 pots. We are given that each shelf can hold 3 sets of vertically stacked pots side-by-side, and each vertical stack contains 5 pots. **Step-by-Step Solution** **Step 1: Calculate the capacity of a single s...
Calculate the total revenue Carrie can generate by selling her entire harvest based on the following data: - Tomatoes harvested: 200 - Carrots harvested: 350 - Price per tomato: $1 - Price per carrot: $1.50 Provide the final total amount in dollars.
The problem asks for the total revenue Carrie can generate by selling her entire harvest of tomatoes and carrots, given the quantities harvested and the price per unit for each vegetable. **Step 1: Calculate the revenue from tomatoes** Revenue is calculated by multiplying the quantity harvested by the selling price pe...
Solve the following math problem step-by-step: Ariella has $200 more in her son's saving account than Daniella has in her son's savings account. Ariella's account earns her simple interest at the rate of 10% per annum. If Daniella has $400, how much money will Arialla have after two years? Instructions: 1. Identify t...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to calculate the total amount of money Ariella will have in her son's savings account after two years. To do this, we must first determine Ariella's initial principal based on Daniella's balance, calculate the simple interest earned on Ariella's account using the given rate a...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: Ron is part of a book club that allows each member to take a turn picking a new book every week. The club is made up of three couples and five single people along with Ron and his wife. How many times a year does Ron get to pick a new book? Requirements: 1. Calculate the...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to determine how many times per year Ron gets to pick a new book for his club. To solve this, we must calculate the total number of members in the book club based on the provided groups, determine how often the rotation cycles through all members, and then calculate how many ...
Solve the following word problem: Jerome is taking a 150-mile bicycle trip. He wants to ride 12 miles for 12 days. How long will he ride on the 13th day to finish his goal?
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to determine the specific distance Jerome must ride on the 13th day to complete his 150-mile bicycle trip, given that he rides 12 miles each day for the first 12 days. **Step 1: Calculate the total distance covered in the first 12 days.** To find out how far Jerome has trave...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: **Problem Statement:** Heisenberg owns a pharmacy. He earned a total of $80 from 100 mg amoxicillin and $60 from 500 mg amoxicillin every week. If each capsule of 100 mg amoxicillin costs $5 and each capsule of 500 mg amoxicillin costs $2, how many capsules of amoxicillin...
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to determine the total number of amoxicillin capsules sold over a two-week period. We are provided with the weekly revenue generated from two different dosages (100 mg and 500 mg) and the individual selling price for each capsule type. We must calculate the unit sales for eac...
Solve the following math word problem: Quinn's library was hosting a summer reading challenge. For every 5 books you read, you get a coupon for a free donut at a nearby bakery. Quinn decided he could read 2 books a week for 10 weeks total. How many free donuts would Quinn be eligible for?
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to find out how many free donuts Quinn is eligible for. We know that Quinn earns one free donut coupon for every 5 books he reads, and he plans to read 2 books a week for 10 weeks total. **Step-by-Step Solution** **Step 1: Calculate the total number of books read.** First, ...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: **Problem Statement:** Robi Ney wants to fill a 120-liter tub. He is amused by letting the water run for 1 minute, then closing the water supply for 1 minute, and so on alternating opening and closing the water supply. But the cap at the bottom of the tub is not very airt...
**Problem Restatement** We need to determine the exact total time required to fill a 120-liter tub under the following conditions: - The tap is open for 1 minute (flow rate: 12 L/min), then closed for 1 minute, alternating repeatedly. - A constant leak removes 1 liter per minute at all times, whether the tap is open or...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: **Problem Statement:** Twenty gallons of tea were poured into 80 containers. Geraldo drank 3.5 containers. How many pints of tea did Geraldo drink? **Instructions:** 1. Calculate the volume of tea in a single container in gallons. 2. Convert that volume from gallons to p...
**Problem Restatement** We are asked to determine the total volume of tea Geraldo consumed in pints. We know that 20 gallons of tea were distributed equally into 80 containers, and Geraldo drank 3.5 of those containers. **Step 1: Calculate the volume of tea in a single container in gallons.** To find out how much tea...
Calculate the total annual cost of croissants for Harrison based on the following purchasing habits: - **Saturday**: Buys a regular croissant for $3.50. - **Sunday**: Buys an almond croissant for $5.50. Assume a standard year of 52 weeks. Provide the final total amount spent.
**Problem Restatement** The problem asks us to calculate the total amount of money Harrison spends on croissants over the course of one year. We are given the following information: * On Saturdays, he buys a regular croissant for $3.50. * On Sundays, he buys an almond croissant for $5.50. * We must assume a stand...
Solve the following math word problem step-by-step: Carla is taking attendance for her sixth-grade class. She knows that 2 students are in the restroom, and one less than three times that number of students are absent. If there are four rows with six desks each that are all 2/3 full, how many students does Carla teach...
The problem asks for the total number of students Carla teaches, which includes the students currently sitting in the classroom, the students in the restroom, and the students who are absent. **Step 1: Calculate the number of absent students.** The problem states that there are 2 students in the restroom. The number o...
Calculate Irene's total income based on the following parameters: - **Base Pay**: $500 for a standard 40-hour work week. - **Overtime Rate**: An extra $20 for every hour worked beyond 40 hours. - **Hours Worked Last Week**: 50 hours. Please show the step-by-step calculation to determine the final total income.
**Problem Restatement** The objective is to calculate Irene's total income for last week. To do this, we must combine her guaranteed base pay for standard hours with the additional pay earned for any overtime hours worked. The specific parameters provided are: - **Base Pay**: $500 (covers the first 40 hours). - **Ove...
Solve the following math word problem step-by-step: Problem: "Viggo's age was 10 years more than twice his younger brother's age when his brother was 2. If his younger brother is currently 10 years old, what's the sum of theirs ages?" Instructions: 1. Determine Viggo's age when his brother was 2. 2. Calculate the tim...
The problem asks us to find the sum of Viggo's current age and his younger brother's current age, based on the relationship between their ages at a specific point in the past. Let's break this down step by step. **Step 1: Determine Viggo's age when his brother was 2.** According to the problem, when the younger brothe...
Calculate Tina's total earnings based on the following parameters: **Pay Structure:** - **Base Rate:** $18.00 per hour. - **Overtime Rule:** Hours worked beyond 8 in a single shift are paid at "time and a half" (Base Rate + 50% of Base Rate). - **Work Schedule:** 10 hours per day for 5 consecutive days. **Task:** Det...
**Problem Restatement** The objective is to calculate Tina's total earnings for a 5-day work period. She works 10 hours per day. Her base pay rate is $18.00 per hour. Hours worked beyond 8 hours in a single shift are classified as overtime and are paid at "time and a half" (the base rate plus 50% of the base rate). The...
Solve the following math word problem step-by-step to determine the initial number of sweets: "There were sweets on the table. Jack came and took half of all the candies and 4 more candies. Then Paul came and took the remaining 7 sweets. How many sweets were on the table at first?" Instructions: 1. Define a variable ...
Let's break this problem down together. First, let's restate what the problem asks: we need to determine the initial number of sweets on the table before Jack or Paul took any. **Step 1: Define a variable** Let $x$ represent the total number of sweets initially on the table. **Step 2: Formulate an equation** We know ...
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: Mr. Williams bought 10 gallons of juice for a party. Each gallon has 10 cups. At the party, 5 cups of juice were left. How many cups of juice were drunk?
**Restatement of the Problem** The problem asks us to determine the number of cups of juice that were consumed at the party. We are given the total amount of juice purchased in gallons, the conversion rate from gallons to cups, and the amount of juice remaining after the party. **Step 1: Calculate the total number of ...
Calculate the total cost for James based on the following scenario: - **Offer**: Buy one pound, get one pound free. - **Price**: $15 per pound. - **Quantity**: James buys 20 pounds. Determine how much James paid for the steaks.
**Problem Restatement** We need to determine the total amount James pays for 20 pounds of steak. The regular price is $15 per pound, but the store is running a special offer: "Buy one pound, get one pound free." **Step 1: Understand the Special Offer** The offer means that for every 2 pounds of steak James takes home,...
# Age Calculation Problem Please solve the following word problem step-by-step to determine Sarah's age. ## Given Information - Sarah's age is equal to three times Mark's age minus 4. - Mark is four years older than Billy. - Billy is half Ana's age. - Ana will be 15 in 3 years. ## Task 1. Calculate Ana's current age...
### Problem Restatement The objective is to determine Sarah's current age based on a chain of relationships involving four individuals: Sarah, Mark, Billy, and Ana. We are provided with the following conditions: 1. Sarah's age ($S$) is three times Mark's age ($M$) minus 4. 2. Mark's age ($M$) is Billy's age ($B$) plus...
Calculate the total earnings for Sally over two months based on the following scenario: 1. Last month's earnings: $1000 2. This month's change: She received a 10% raise compared to last month. Determine the sum of her earnings for both months.
**Problem Restatement** We need to determine the total amount of money Sally earned over a two-month period. We are given the following information: 1. Last month's earnings were $1000. 2. This month, she received a 10% raise compared to last month. Our goal is to find the sum of her earnings for both months combined....
Solve the following word problem step-by-step: **Problem Statement:** Mama bird has 6 babies in the nest. She needs to feed each baby 3 worms a day. Papa bird caught 9 worms. If she caught 13 worms and had 2 stolen, how many more does she need to catch to feed them for 3 days? **Instructions:** 1. Calculate the total...
Let's help this mama bird figure out her grocery list. Those little beaks open wide, and we need to make sure nobody goes hungry while Papa and Mama are working hard out in the fields! **Step 1: Calculate the total number of worms needed per day for all babies.** First, we look at the nest. There are 6 babies, and eac...
### Problem Statement Trevor and two of his neighborhood friends go to the toy shop every year to buy toys. The spending habits are defined as follows: - Trevor always spends $20 more than his friend Reed. - Reed spends 2 times as much money as their friend Quinn. - Trevor spends $80 every year. ### Task Calculate the...
### Problem Restatement We need to calculate the total amount of money that three friends—Trevor, Reed, and Quinn—spend together at a toy shop over a period of 4 years. We are given their yearly spending habits: Trevor spends $80 every year, which is $20 more than Reed. Reed, in turn, spends 2 times as much as Quinn. ...
Solve the following volleyball scoring problem step-by-step: **Problem Statement:** In a Volleyball competition, Lizzie was able to score 4 points. Nathalie's score is 3 more than Lizzie's score and Aimee's score is twice the score of Lizzie and Nathalie combined. The rest of the points were made by their teammates. I...
**Problem Restatement:** The problem asks us to determine the number of points scored by the teammates of a volleyball team. We are given a total team score of 50 points and specific relationships defining the individual scores of three players: Lizzie, Nathalie, and Aimee. We must calculate each player's score, sum th...
Calculate the total cost of gas for Carla's errand trip based on the following details: **Trip Distances:** - To the grocery store: 8 miles - To pick up kids from school: 6 miles - To drop kids off at soccer practice: 12 miles - To get everyone home: Twice the distance from the school to soccer practice (2 × 12 miles)...
**Problem Restatement** The goal is to calculate the total cost of gasoline for Carla's errand trip. To find this, we must first determine the total distance traveled by summing the distances of all four legs of the trip. Next, we calculate the amount of fuel consumed by dividing the total distance by the vehicle's fue...
Calculate the total number of students in both Elementary and Middle School based on the following information: 1. The number of students in Middle School is 50. 2. The number of students in Elementary School is three less than four times the number of students in Middle School. Provide the final total count.
The problem asks us to calculate the combined total number of students in both Elementary and Middle School. We are given the specific count for Middle School students and a mathematical relationship to find the Elementary School count. **Step 1: Identify the number of Middle School students.** The problem explicitly ...