Problem 19
Solve the equation and check your solution. (Some of the equations have no solution.) $$-3(x+4)=4(x+4)$$
Problem 20
Find a ratio that compares the relative sizes of the quantities. (Use the same units of measurement for both quantities.) 24 ounces to 3 pounds
Problem 20
Ticket Sales Ticket sales for a play totaled \(\$ 1700\). The number of tickets sold to adults was three times the number sold to children. The prices of the tickets for adults and children were \(\$ 5\) and \(\$ 2\), respectively. How many of each type were sold?
Problem 24
Convert the percent to a fraction. $$2 \frac{3}{10} \%$$
Problem 26
Find the unit price (in dollars per ounce). An 18-ounce box of cereal for \(\$ 4.29\)
Problem 28
Solve the percent equation. What number is \(325 \%\) of 450 ?
Problem 29
Determine which product has the lower unit price. (a) An 18-ounce jar of peanut butter for \(\$ 1.92\) (b) A 28 -ounce jar of peanut butter for \(\$ 3.18\)
Problem 29
Salary Raise You accept a job with a salary of \(\$ 35,600\). After 6 months, you receive a \(5 \%\) raise. What is your new salary?
Problem 31
Determine which product has the lower unit price. (a) A 4-pound bag of sugar for \(\$ 1.89\) (b) A 10 -pound bag of sugar for \(\$ 4.49\)
Problem 32
Determine which product has the lower unit price. (a) A gallon of orange juice for \(\$ 3.49\) (b) A half-gallon of orange juice for \(\$ 1.70\)