Solving: Age Word Problem/Mixture Problem and Distance, Rate and Time Problem.
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jadejayson07PALAGANAS, JADE J.
BSMT III CHARLIE
MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD
3 TOPICS AND CONSTRUCT YOUR OWN PROBLEM:
1 for Age World Problem
1 for Mixture Problem
1 for Distance, Rate and Time Problem
Age Word Problem:
Bob is 12 years older than David. Five years ago, the sum of their ages was 28. How old will
David be after 10 years?
Bob David Equations
Age now B D B = D + 12
B−5+D−5=
28
Ages five B−¿5 D−5
years Ago
Age after B+5 D+10
ten years
B = D + 12 13 + 10 = 23
B − 5 + D – 5 = 28
D + 12 − 5 + D −5 = 28
2D + 2 = 28
−2 −2
2 D 26
=
2 2
D = 13
Final Answer:
David present age: 13 years old
David After 10 years age: 23 years old
EXPLANATION:
First let’s organize the given information in the table like this
Let’s say the present age of Bob is B David is D
So, five years ago there were 5 years younger
And after ten years there will be 10 years older
Now let’s set up the equation at present Bob is 12 years older than David. so B = D + 12
Five years ago, the sum of their ages was 28. So, B – 5 + D – 5 = 28
Now solve the system of equations
B = D + 12
B – 5 + D – 5 = 28
Substitute this expression of the B into the second equation
D + 12 −5 + D −5 = 28
Combine like terms
2d + 2 = 28
Subtracts 2 of each side of equation
2D + 2 = 28
−2 −2
And then divide both sides of equation by 2
2 D 26
=
2 2
This is David Present age
D = 13
After 10 years it well be 23
D +10 13 + 10 = 23
MIXTURE PROBLEM:
A carpet manufacturer blends two fibers, one 20% wool and the second 50% wool. How many
pounds of each fiber should be woven together to produce 600 lb of a fabric that is 28% wool?
Let:
x = pounds of the 20% wool fiber.
y = pounds of the 50% wool fiber
Set up the equations:
1.The total weight of the fabric is 600 pounds:
x + y = 600 x + y = 600
2. The total amount of wool in the fabric is 28% of 600 pounds, or 168 pounds of
wool:
0.20 x + 0.50 y = 0.28 (600) = 168 0.20x+0.50y=0.28(600) =168
1: Solve for one variable
from the first equation, x + y = 600 x + y = 600, solve for y:
y = 600 − x
2: Substitute into the second equation
Now substitute y = 600 – x into the second equation 0.2x + 0.50y = 168:
0.20x + 0.50 (600) – x) = 168
0.20x + 300 – 0.50x = 168
− 0.30x + 300 = 168
−0.30x = 168 – 300
−0.30x = −132
−132
x= =440
−0.30
Step 3: Find y
Now substitute x = 440 into y = 600 − x:
y = 600 – 440 =160
Final Answer:
You need 440 pounds of the 20% wool fiber.
You need 160 pounds of the 50% wool fiber.
DISTANCE, RATE AND TIME PROBLEMS:
A person walks to work at a speed of 4 miles per hour. On the return trip, they walk at a speed of
5 miles per hour. The total time for the round trip is 2 hours. How far is the person's workplace
from home?
1. Define the variables
Let d be the distance (in miles) from home to work.
2. Set up the time equations
Distance
We know that time is calculated by: Time¿
speed
Time to work: The person returns at 5 mph, so the time taken for the return trip is:
d
hours
4
Time to return home: The person returns at 5 mph, so the time taken for the return trip is:
d
hours
5
The total time for the round trip is given as 2 hours, so we can set up the equation:
d d
+ =2
4 5
3. Solve the equation
To solve for d, we first need a common denominator. The least common denominator of 4 and 5
is 20. Rewrite the fractions with denominator 20:
d 5d d 4d
= and =
4 20 5 20
5d 4 d
Now substitute these into the equation: + =2
20 20
9d
Combine the fractions: =¿ 2
20
4. Solve for d
Multiply both sides by 20 to eliminate the denominator: 9 d =40
40
Now, divide both sides by 9: d= ≈ 4.44 miles
9
Final Answer:
The distance from home to work is approximately 4.44miles.
After answering your own formulated problems. The following questions should be
answered.
1. How did you formulate your own problem from the 3 topics mentioned?
Answer: I take the initiative to explore various online platforms and watch videos on YouTube
to understand different approaches to problem-solving. Through careful analysis of their
responses, I strive to develop and express my own interpretations to the best of my ability.
2. How did you determine that your own constructed problem is aligned in the 3 topics
mentioned?
Answer: I have assessed that the problem I have constructed is indeed aligned with the three
topics referenced. This was achieved through careful verification and reflection on the
connections between my problem and the aforementioned topics.
3. What do you think of the level of difficulty you encountered upon constructing the
problem?
Answer: In my experience, I find it challenging to address my problems as I need to ensure that
they are closely related to the relevant topics.
4. How did you arrive at your answers.
Answer: It is important to approach this with dedication and effort to ensure accurate solutions.
5. Enumerate the steps you follow upon answering your constructed problems.
Answer: I appreciate diverse approaches to problem-solving. Firstly, I find it beneficial to view
instructional videos that provide insights into effective answers. Secondly, I engage my
analytical skills to tackle the challenges. Lastly, I utilize a calculator to support my calculations
when necessary.
