Questions from Financial Algebra


Q: Ann’s car gets about 12 kilometers per liter of gas. She

Ann’s car gets about 12 kilometers per liter of gas. She is planning a 2,100-kilometer trip. To the nearest liter, how many liters of gas should Ann plan to buy? At an average price of $0.71per liter,...

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Q: Max is driving 42 miles per hour. A dog runs into

Max is driving 42 miles per hour. A dog runs into the street and Max reacts in about three-quarters of a second. What is his approximate reaction distance?

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Q: Tricia is driving 64 miles per hour on an interstate highway.

Tricia is driving 64 miles per hour on an interstate highway. She must make a quick stop because there is an emergency vehicle ahead. a. What is her approximate reaction distance? Round to the neares...

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Q: Marlena is driving on an interstate at 65 km/h.

Marlena is driving on an interstate at 65 km/h. She sees a traffic jam about 30 meters ahead and needs to bring her car to a complete stop before she reaches that point. Her reaction time is approxima...

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Q: Richie was driving on an asphalt road that had a 40 mi

Richie was driving on an asphalt road that had a 40 mi/h speed limit. A bicyclist veered into his lane, causing him to slam on his brakes. His tires left three skid marks of 69 ft, 70 ft, and 74 ft. T...

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Q: How might those words apply to what has been outlined in this

How might those words apply to what has been outlined in this lesson?

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Q: A car was traveling at 52 mi/h before it enters

A car was traveling at 52 mi/h before it enters into a skid. It was determined that the drag factor of the road surface is 1.05, and the braking efficiency is 80%. How long might the average skid mark...

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Q: A reconstructionist took measurements from yaw marks left at the scene of

A reconstructionist took measurements from yaw marks left at the scene of an accident. Using a 46-ft chord, the middle ordinate measured approximately 6 ft. The drag factor for the road surface was 0....

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Q: A car vehicle price history for a certain make and model contains

A car vehicle price history for a certain make and model contains the following list of yearly price values: $30,000 $28,500 $27,075 $25,721.25. The original price of the car was $30,000. It exponenti...

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Q: In 1978, Dawn earned $48,000.

In 1978, Dawn earned $48,000. a. What was her monthly gross pay? b. In what month did Dawn reach the maximum taxable Social Security income? c. How much Social Security tax did Dawn pay in Februar...

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