For The Mathematically Inclined

For The Mathematically Inclined

Anil Saigal
06/24/2014

Problem #1

Bodo weighs 120 pounds more than his sister Pamela. Their combined weight is 160 pounds. How many pounds does Bodo weigh?

Problem #2

Divide $188 (in whole $ increments) into a number of bags so that I can ask for any amount between $1 and $188, and you can give me the proper amount by giving me a certain number of these bags without opening them. What is the minimum number of bags you will require?

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Solutions from 6/19/2014

PROBLEM #1
The distance between Station Atena and Station Barcena is 84 miles. A train starts from Atena towards Barcena. A bird starts at the same time from Barcena straight towards the moving train. On reaching the train, it instantaneously turns back and returns to Barcena. The bird makes these journeys from Barcena to the train and back to Barcena continuously till the train reaches Barcena. The bird finally returns to Barcena and rests. Calculate the total distance in miles the bird travels if he bird flies at 80 miles per hour and the speed of the train is 60 miles per hour.

SOLUTION #1

112

PROBLEM #2
The 10" pizza sells for $4.99 at my favorite pizza store. The store claims they have a great deal on the large 14" pizza, which is specially priced at $8.80. What is the per cent discount the store is offering?

SOLUTION #2

10%

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