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x+1
If f ( x )=5 ( 3 ) , evaluate f ( 2 ) . a. 134 c. 135
x+1
b. 139 f ( x )=5 ( 3 )
c. 135 Substitute x
d. 133 2+1
f ( 2 ) =5 (3 )
3
¿ 5 ( 3) Exponential
¿ 5 ( 27 ) College and
1 MATH
f (2)=135 Algebra Logarithmic
Functions
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Let f (x)=30 ( 2 ) x. What is f (3)? a. 244 b. 240
x
b. 240 f ( x )=30 ( 2 )
Exponential
c. 245 Substitute x
d. 243 3 College and
2 f ( 3 )=30 ( 2 ) MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
¿ 30(8)
Functions
f (3)=240
If 6 x+1−6 x−1=7560, then x is equals a. 2 c. 4 6 x+1−6 x−1=7560

to? b. 3 6 x (61 )−6 x (6−1 )=7560
c. 4 6 x (61−6−1 )=7560 Exponential
d. 5 7560 College and
3. 6 x= MATH
35 Algebra Logarithmic
6 Functions
x=4
If 10 x =3, then 103 x+1 is equal to a. 470 c. 270 3

( 10 x ) =33 Exponential
b. 370 3x
10 =27 College and
4 c. 270 MATH
103 x (10 1)=27 (101) Algebra Logarithmic
d. 170 Functions
103 x+1=270
At the beginning of this section, we a. 1.549 a. 1.549 To estimate the population in 2031, we
learned that the population of b. 1.495 evaluate the models for t=18, because
India was about 1.25 billion in the c. 1.459 2031 is 18 years after 2013. Rounding to
year 2013, with an annual growth d. 1.954 the nearest thousandth,
Exponential
rate of about 1.2%. This situation
College and
5 is represented by the growth P ( 18 )=1.25 ( 1.012 )18 ≈ 1.549 MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
function P(t)=1.25 (1.012 )t , where
Functions
t is the number of years since There will be about 1.549 billion people in
2013. To the nearest thousandth, India in the year 2031.
what will the population of India
be in 2031?
6 The population of China was about a. 1.549 b. 1.745 To estimate the population in 2031, we MATH College Exponential
1.39 billion in the year 2013, with b. 1.745 evaluate the models for t=18, because Algebra and
an annual growth rate of about c. 1.459 2051 is 18 years after 2013. Rounding to Logarithmic
0.6%. This situation is d. 1.954 the nearest thousandth, Functions
represented by the growth
function P(t)=1.39 (1.006 )t, where P(t)=1.39 (1.006 )38 ≈ 1.745
t is the number of years since
2013. To the nearest thousandth, There will be about 1.549 billion people in
what will the population of China China in the year 2031.
be for the year 2051?
If 2 log x 3+ log x 2=6+ log x 6 , then X a. 2.4 d. 1.2 2 log x 3+ log x 2=6+ log x 6
is equal to b. 2 log x 3 2+ log x 2−log x 6=6
c. 1.6
3 2 (2) Exponential
7
d. 1.2 log x( ) 6
=6
MATH
College and
log x 3=6 Algebra Logarithmic
Functions
3=x6
x=√6 3
x=1.201
If ln X =2 and ln Y =3, calculate a. 4.4 b. 4.5 ln X =2
1
b. 4.5 X =e 2
ln (X ¿ ¿3 /Y )¿ ¿
2
c. 4.6
d. 4.7 ln Y =3
Y =e3
Exponential
Using CALC function in your calculator, College and
8 MATH
type the given equation substituting the Algebra Logarithmic
values of X and Y. Functions
(e 2)3
ln
( )3 2
(e )
1
=4.5
Determine the value of a. log abc a. 1 Recall that,

log a b log c a log b c b. log bac log y
log x y = Exponential
c. 3 log x
d. 4 College and
9 Hence, MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
log b log a log c
∙ ∙ =1 Functions
log a log c log b
Solve 2 x−1=22 x−4 a. 0 b. 3 2 x−1=22 x−4 Exponential

b. 3 Since they have the same base, we could
College and
10 c. 6 write this equation to MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
d. 9 x−1=2 x−4
Functions
x=3
Solve 8 x+2=16 x+1 a. 6 c. 2 8 x+2=16 x+1
Exponential
b. 4 (23 )x+2 =(24 ) x+1
College and
11 c. 2 23 x +6=24 x+4 MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
d. 0 3 x+ 6=4 x +4 Functions
x=2
Solve 25 x =√ 2 a. ½ d. 1/10 25 x =√2
1
b. ¼ Exponential
c. 1/8 25 x =2 2
1 College and
12 d. 1/10 5 x= MATH
1 Functions
x=
10
Solve 5 x+2=4 x 1 5 x+2=4 x
a. ln( )
25 Take the ln of both sides
5 ln 5 x+2=ln 4 x
b. ln()4 ( x +2)ln 5=x ln 4
1 5 x ln 5+ 2 ln5=x ln 4
c. ln( ) ()
25
ln
4 x ln 5−x ln 4=−2 ln 5
1 x (ln 5−ln 4)=−2 ln 5
ln( )
25 5 1
d.
5 () ( )
x ln
4
=ln
25
Exponential
13 ln()4 1 MATH
College and
x=
( )
ln
25
Algebra Logarithmic
Functions
5
()
ln
4
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Solve 100=20 e2 t ln 5 ln 5 100=20 e2 t
a. a.
2 2 Divide both sides by 20
2 5=e2 t
b.
ln 5 Take the ln of both sides
c. 2 ln 5 ln 5=ln e 2t
ln 2 Use the fact that ln ⁡( x) and e x are inverse
d.
5
functions
ln 5=2t
Hence,
ln 5 Exponential
t=
2 College and
14 MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
Using laws of logs, we can also write this Functions
answer in the form t=ln √ 5. If we want a
decimal approximation of the answer, then
we use a calculator.

15 Solve 4 e 2 x + 5=12 7 1 1 7 4 e 2 x + 5=12 MATH College Exponential
a.
4 ()
ln
2
b.
2
ln
4 () 4 e 2 x =7 Algebra and
1 7 7 Logarithmic
e2 x=
b.
2 ()
ln
4 4 Functions
7 7
c. ln() 4
()
ln e 2 x =ln
4
1 7
d. ln() 2
2 x=ln () 4
1 7
x= ln
2 4()
Solve e 2 x −e x =56 a. ln (−7 ) b. ln 8 e 2 x −e x =56
b. ln 8 e 2 x −e x −56=0
8 (e x +7)(e x −8)=0
c. ln
7 ( e x +7 )=0∧( e x −8)=0
d. −7 ln 8
e x =−7
e x =8
Reject the equation in which the power
equals a negative number.
e x =8
Take the ln of both sides to get the value of
x.
x=ln 8
When we plan to use factoring to solve a Exponential

problem, we always get zero on one side of College and
16 MATH
the equation because zero has the unique Algebra Logarithmic
property that when a product is zero, one Functions
or both factors must be zero. We reject the
equation e x =−7 because a positive number
never equals a negative number. The
solution x=ln (−7) is not a real number
and in the real number system, this
solution is rejected as an extraneous
solution.

Solve 2 ln x+3=7 a. 0 c. e 2 2 ln x+3=7
b. 1 2 ln x=4
c. e2 ln x=2
7 x=e 2 Exponential
d.
3 College and
17 MATH
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18 Solve ln x 2=ln ( 2 x+ 3 ) a. 1, 3 c. 3, -1 ln x 2=ln ( 2 x+ 3 ) MATH College Exponential
b. 2, 4 x 2=2 x+3 Algebra and
c. 3, -1 ln x 2−2 x−3=0
d. 0, -1 ( x−3 ) ( x+ 1 )=0
( x−3 ) =0∧ ( x +1 )=0
x=3
x=−1
There are two solutions: x = 3 or x = –1.

The solution x = –1 is negative, but it
Logarithmic
checks when substituted into the original
Functions
equation because the argument of the
logarithm function is still positive.

7 7
Solve 2 ln ( 6 x )=7 1 2 1 2 2 ln ( 6 x )=7
a. e a. e
6 6 7
ln ( 6 x )=
7 2
b. e2 7
7 6 x=e 2
c. 7 Exponential
2 1
x= e 2 College and
19 1 6 MATH
d. Algebra Logarithmic
6
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Rewrite the following expression a. b=314,000 a. b=314,000 Recall the following property of logs and
3
as an exponential expression: b. b=14,000 exponents:
c. b 3=14,000 log b ( a )=c
log 3 b=14,000 d. b 14,000=3 Can be rewritten in the following form:
b c =a
So, taking the log we are given,
Exponential
log 3 b=14,000
College and
20 We can rewrite it in the form: MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
b=314,000 Functions
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gebra-help/exponential-and-logarithmic-
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21 A new radioactive element, a. 0 c. 12 Note that three days is two 1.5 day periods. MATH College Exponential
Watermanium, is discovered. It has b. 24 After a day and a half, only half of the Algebra and
a half-life of 1.5 days. Suppose that c. 12 original amount, 24 grams, will be left. Logarithmic
you find a small piece of this d. 6 After another day and a half only half of Functions
element, weighing 48 grams. How those 24 grams will be left, so there will be
much will there be three days 12 grams after three days.
later?
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The population of a certain kind of a. 900 d. 14,400 We begin our table by showing that when
fish in a lake has a doubling time of b. 1800 we begin (time zero) there are 900 fish. In
3.5 years, and it is estimated that c. 7,200 3.5 years, the population doubles to 2×900
there are currently about 900 fish d. 14,000 = 1800 fish. 3.5 years after that, or 7 years
in the lake. After 14 years, what is overall, the population doubles again to 2
the population of fish in the lake? × 1800 = 3600 fish. Adding 3.5 years after
that, or 10.5 years overall, the population
doubles again to 2 × 3600 = 7200 fish.
Adding again 3.5 years after that, or 14
years overall, the population doubles again
to 2 × 7200 = 14,400 fish.
Exponential
College and
22 MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
Functions
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According to Newton’s Law of a. 100 c. 160 To find T(0), we replace every occurrence
Cooling b. 90 of the independent variable t with 0 to
the temperature of coffee T (in c. 160 obtain
degrees d. 45 T (0)=70+90e-0.1 (0)=160 Exponential
Fahrenheit) t minutes after it is This means that the coffee was served at College and
23 MATH
served can be modeled by 160◦F Algebra Logarithmic
T (t)=70+ 90e−0.1 t. Find and Functions
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24 Solve log 3 x=3 a. 36 c. 27 Recall that, MATH College Exponential
b. 54 log b x= y ⟹ b y =x Algebra and
c. 27 Hence, Logarithmic
d. 9 log 3 x=3 Functions
33= x
x=27

functions
Solve log 4 x 2 +log 4 3=1 √3 ,− √ 3 2 √ 3 2 √3 log 4 x 2 +log 4 3=1
a. b. ,−
3 3 3 3 ⟹ log 4 x 2+ log 4 3=log 4 4
2 √ 3 2 √3
b. ,− ⟹ log 4 ( x2 ×3)=log 4 4
3 3
⟹ 3 x 2=4
c.
√3 ,− √ 3 4
2 2 ⟹ x2 = Exponential
3
d. 1 ,−1 College and
2 3 −2 √3
25 ⟹ x= √ , x= MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
3 3
Functions
functions
Solve the following equation: a. 1/3 c. -7/3 For this problem it is helpful to remember
ln (3 x +8)=0 b. 1 that,
c. -7/3 ln (3 x +8)=0
d. -8/3 Is equivalent to
ln (3 x +8)=ln(1)because ln ( 1 )=0
Therefore, we can set what is inside of the
parentheses equal to each other and solve
for x as follows: Exponential
3 x+ 8=1 College and
26 MATH
3 x=−7 Algebra Logarithmic
−7 Functions
x=
8

functions
27 Solve this logarithmic equation: a. 2 a. 2 To solve this problem, you must be familiar MATH College Exponential
log 10 ( 5 x −2 )=log 10 ( x+ 6 ) b. 1 with the one-to-one logarithmic property. Algebra and
c. 4 log 10 x=log 10 y , if and only if x=y. This Logarithmic
d. 0.5 allows us to eliminate to logarithmic Functions
functions assuming they have the same
base.
log 10 ( 5 x −2 )=log 10 ( x+ 6 )
One to one property:
( 5 x−2 )=(x+ 6)
4 x=8
x=2

functions
Solve 5 e 3 x+ 4
−10=0 a. −4+ ln2 −4 +ln 2 Get all the terms with e on one side of the
c.
−4 3 equation and constants on the other.
b. + ln 10
3 5 e 3 x+ 4−10=0
−4 +ln 2 e 3 x+ 4=2
c.
3 Apply the logarithmic function to both
d. No solution exists sides of the equation.
ln e 3 x +4=ln 2 Exponential
3 x+ 4=ln 2 College and
28 3 x=−4+ ln2 MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
−4 +ln 2
x= Functions
3

functions
Solve 2 log( x )+ log (5)=3 a. ± √ 995 d. ± 10 √ 2 Recall the rules of logs to solve this
b. ± 3 √5 problem.
c. ± 6 √2 First, when there is a coefficient in front of
d. ± 10 √2 log, this is the same as log with the inside
term raised to the outside coefficient.
2 log ( x )+ log(5)=3
log ( x 2 )+ log(5)=3
Also, when logs of the same base are added
together, that is the same as the two inside
terms multiplied together.
In mathematical terms:
log( a)+ log (b)=log (a ⋅ b) Exponential
Thus, our equation becomes, College and
29 MATH
log ( 5 x 2 )=3 Algebra Logarithmic
To simplify further use the rule, Functions
log b x ⟹ b log (x) =x
b
10log (5 x )=103
5 x 2=1000
x 2=200
x=± 10 √ 2

functions
30 Solve the following equation for t a. 25 b. 5 Solve the following equation for t MATH College Exponential
log t (625)=4 b. 5 log t (625)=4 Algebra and
c. 125 We can solve this equation by rewriting it Logarithmic
d. 3 as an exponential equation: Functions
t 4=625
Next, take the fourth root to get:
t=√4 625=5
We can check our work vie the following:
54 =625

functions
Solve ln ( x 2 +1 )=3 a. ±2e c. ± √ e3−1 ln ( x 2 +1 )=3
3 The first step is to carry out the inverse
b. ± √ 1+ e
2 operation of the natural logarithm,
c. ± √ e3−1
2
e ln (x +1)=e3
d. It is impossible to We can use the property below to simplify
isolate x the left side of the equation to obtain,
ln (u)
e =u Exponential
So, College and
31 MATH
x 2+ 1=e 3 Algebra Logarithmic
x=± √ e −1
3 Functions

functions
Solve ln ( 2 x−2 )=5 a. 52.7 d. 75.2 ln ( 2 x−2 )=5
b. 72,5 Exponentiate:
c. 27.5 e ln (2 x−2 )=e 5
d. 75.2 Add two to both sides:
2 x−2=e5
2 x=e 5+ 2 Exponential
e 5+ 2 College and
32 x= MATH
x=75.2 Functions

functions
33 Solve 2 x =4 3 x+1 a. -2/5 a. -2/5 Change the base of the right side to base MATH College Exponential
b. ½ two. Algebra and
c. -1/2 Rewrite the equation. Logarithmic
d. -4/5 2 x =(22 )3 x+1 Functions
With similar bases, set the powers equal.
x=2 ( 3 x+1 )
x=6 x +2
−5 x=2
−2
x=
5
functions
Solve 2 ⋅3x =54 a. 4 c. 3 In order to solve for x when it is in the
b. 1/3 exponent, we need to make the bases on
c. 3 either side of the equation look the same.
d. 2 To do this, divide both sides by the
coefficient in order to get the exponent by
itself. Then factor the larger number until it
looks like the smaller one. For this problem
that looks as follows:
2 ⋅3x =54 Exponential

Divide both sides by 2: College and
34 MATH
2⋅3 x 54 Algebra Logarithmic
=
2 2 Functions
x
3 =27
3 x =33
x=3

functions
Solve 4 e 3 x −4=2 1 3 b. 0.135 4 e 3 x −4=2
a. ln
3 4 4 e 3 x =6
b. 0.135 6
3 e3 x=
c. ln 2 4
2 Take the ln of both sides
d. 0.315 6
ln e 3 x =ln
4
6 Exponential
3 x=ln
4 College and
35 MATH
ln
4 Functions
x= ≈ 0.135
3

functions
36 Solve 22 x =128 a. 5/2 b. 7/2 We will take log of base 2 of both sides of MATH College Exponential
b. 7/2 the equation. The log base 2 will cancel out Algebra and
c. 3 the base of the exponential term and just Logarithmic
d. 4 leave the exponent. Functions
log 2 (2¿¿ 2 x)=log 2 (128)¿
2 x=log 2 (128)
We need to find the value of the right side.

To find this number, we do the following:
Let k be the solution to the right hand side,
log 2 (128)=k
Apply the rule: Raise the base of the log to

the power (the solution), and this
expression is equal to the value next to the
base of the exponent. So:
2k =128
2k =27
Since the bases of the two exponential

functions are the same, then the exponents
of both exponential functions must also be
the same.
k =7
Hence,
2 x=7
x=7 /2

functions
Solve log (−3 x−1 )=log (−4 x−6 ) a. 4 d. −5 To solve for x, set the two inside quantities
b. 10 equal to each other and solve.
c. ¾ 10log (−3 x−1) ¿ 10 log (−4 x−6 )
d. -5 −3 x−1=−4 x−6
Exponential
x=−5
College and
37 MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
Functions
functions
4 x−1
38 1 a. 2/9 To solve for x, first convert both sides to MATH College Exponential
x
Solve 5 = ( )
25 b. ½ the same base: Algebra and
c. -½ 1 4 x−1 Logarithmic
d. 1/3
5 x=( )
25 Functions
4 x−1
5 x =( 5−2 )
5 x =5−8 x+2
Now, with the same base, the exponents
can be set equal to each other:
x=−8 x +2
2
x=
9

functions
Simplify ¿ ¿ 1 1 ¿¿¿
A. B.
x y7 z5
2
x y7 z3
2
3 1 3
−6+ +5/ 2 −9− +5/ 2 6− −15/ 2
1 ¿x 3
y 2
z 2
B. 2 7 3
x y z Laws of
1 −2 −7 −3 1 College
39 ¿x y z = 2 7 3 MATH Exponents and
C. 2 5 7 x y z Algebra
x y z Radicals
1
D. 5 7 2
x y z
Simplify ¿ 5 5
¿
A. y2 A. y
2
x x ¿ x4 ¿ ¿
3
2
B. y ¿ x4 ¿ ¿
x 5 Laws of
5 5 2
College
40 2 y MATH Exponents and
C. y ¿ x−1 y = 2
Algebra
2 x Radicals
x
3
D. y2
2
x
Simplify A. -5a C.) -7a ¿ 7a +2−8 ( 7 ) a+1 +5 (7 )a +49 ( 7 )a−2

7
a+2
−8 ( 7 )
a+1 a
+5 ( 7 ) +49 ( 7 )
a−2 B. -3a
C. -7a a a 49(7¿¿ a)
D. -4a ¿ 7a 72−8 (7 ) 7 1+ ( 5 ) 7 + 2
¿
7 Laws of
College
41 MATH Exponents and
¿ 7a ( 49−56+5+1 ) Algebra
Radicals
¿−7a
Evaluate: 64 x ∙ 4 y . A. 256 xy D.) 4 3 x + y 64 x 4 y =(4)3 x (4) y =(4 )3 x+ y

B. 4 x+3 y Laws of
College
42 C. 64 x+3 y MATH Exponents and
Algebra
D. 43x + y Radicals
43 Solve for x in the following A. 1 A.) 1 ( 81 ) y (3)− x =243 MATH College Laws of
equations. B. 1.5 Algebra Exponents and
C. 2 (3)4 y (3)−x =( 3)5 Eq. 1
x=¿9 ¿
y
Radicals
27 D. 2.5
81 y 3− x =243 ¿
( 3 )3 x = ( 3 ) 2 y
Squaring both sides:
(3)6 x =(3)4 y−¿¿ Eq. 2

Substitute equation 2 in equation 1:
(3)4 y (3)−x =( 3)5
(3)6 x (3)− x =(3)5

6 x−x=5
5 x=5
x=1
Given: (a¿ ¿ n) ( a m )=100,000 ¿ A. 12 D.) 10 (a¿ ¿ n)(a¿¿ m)=100,000¿ ¿

B. 9
an C. 11 an n m
=10 D. 10 m
=10 ; a =10 a
am a
Find a: Substitute (2) in (1):
10 am a n=100000
a n=1000
(a¿ ¿ n)(a¿¿ m)=amn=100000 ¿ ¿

Laws of
College
44 (a¿ ¿ n)(a¿¿ m)=¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ MATH Exponents and
Algebra
Radicals
1000m =100000
m=2
Substitute m=2, in equation 3:
a 2=100
a=10
m n m
Simplify b n A. √ bm C . √ bm
b n =¿
n
m+n
B. b Laws of
n m
College
45 C. √b MATH Exponents and
Algebra
bm Radicals
D.
n
If x to the ¾ power equals 8, x A. -9 D.) 16 ¿¿

equals B. 6
4
C. 9 3 Laws of
D. 16 x=( 8 ) College
Algebra
x=16 Radicals
47 Find the value of x which will satisfy A. 3/2 D.) None of √ x−2= √ x +2 MATH College Laws of
the following expression: B. 9/4 these Algebra Exponents and
√ x−2= √ x +2. C. 18/6
Radicals
D. None of these
By squaring both sides:
¿
x−2=x+ 4 √ 4 +4
4 √ x =−6
−3
√ x=
2
9
x=
4
Note: Since x=9/4 will not satisfy to the given
general equation when substituted, this
equation is classified as defective and thus,
the answer is “None of these”
ab A. √3 ab A . √3 ab
Simplify
√ 3
√ ab B.
C.
√ ab
ab √ √ 3
ab
√ ab
=¿
ab
( ab )
1
3
¿
√ ab
ab 2
D. 3
√ ab √ 3
ab
√ ab
√
=¿ ( ab ) 3 ¿
Laws of
ab
48
√ 3
√ ab
=¿ ¿ ¿ MATH
College
Algebra
Exponents and
Radicals
ab
√ 3
√ ab
=¿(ab)1 /3 ¿
ab
√ 3
√ ab
3
=¿ √ ab ¿
49 Solve for x: √ x+ 2 √ 2 x +3−3=0 A. 3 A. 3 √ x+ 2 √ 2 x +3=3 MATH College Laws of

B. 23 Algebra Exponents and
C. 3 and 23 By squaring both sides:
Radicals
D. 20
x +2 √ 2 x+ 3=9
2 √ 2 x +3=9−x
By squaring both sides:
4 ( 2 x +3 ) =(9−x)2
8 x +12=81−18 x + x 2
x 2−26 x=−69
By completing the square:
( x−13 )2=−69+ ( 13 )2
( x−13)2=100
x−13=±10
x=23 Absurd
x=3
Solve for x from the given equation: A. 4 B. 2 4 3
B. 2
√ 8 √ 2 √ 8 x=2
4 3
√ 8 √ 2 √ 8 x=2 C. 3
By raising both sides to exponent 4:
D. 5
3
8 √ 2 √ 8 x=(4)2 =16
√3 2 √8 x=2
Laws of
By raising both sides to exponent 3: College
2 √ 8 x=(2)3=8 Algebra
Radicals
√ 8 x=4
By raising both sides to exponent 2:
8 x=(4)2=16
x=2
If f ( x )=2 x 2+ 2 x +4 ,what is f(2)? A. 4x+2 B.) 16 2

f ( x )=2 x + 2 x +4
B. 16
C. x 2+ x+2 f ( 2 ) =2(2)2 +2 ( 2 ) +4=16 College Theory of
51 MATH
D. 8 Algebra Equations
The polynomial x 3+ 4 x 2−3 x +8 is A. 175 C. 218 f ( x )=x 3 + 4 x2 −3 x +8 ; divisor =x−5

divided by x-5, then the remainder B. 140
is, C. 218 Note: Using remainder theorem, remainder=
D. 200 f(5). College Theory of
52 MATH
Algebra Equations
Remainder=(5)3 + 4(5)2−3 ( 5 )+ 8=218
Find the
quotient of A. 3 x 2−4 x −8 D .¿ 3 x 2 +6 x+ 8
5 3 2
3 x −4 x +2 x +36 x + 48 divided by B. 3 x 2+ 4 x +8
x 3−2 x 2+6. C. 3 x 2−6 x−8
D. 3 x 2+ 6 x +8 College Theory of
53 MATH
Algebra Equations
54 Find the remainder if we divide A. 10 B. 11 f ( y ) =4 y 3 +18 y 2 +8 y−4 MATH College Theory of

3 2
4 y + 18 y +8 y −4 by ( 2 y−3 ) . B. 11 Algebra Equations
C. 15 −3
D. 13 divisor =2 y+ 3= y − [ ]
2
Note: Using remainder theorem,
−3
Remainder=f [ ]
2
−3
f [ ]
2
=4 ¿
−3
f [ ]
2
=11
Given: f ( x )=( x +3 ) ( x−4 ) +4 . When A. 2 B. 4 f ( x )=( x +3 ) ( x−4 ) +4

f(x) is divided by (x-k), the remainder B. 4
f ( x )=x 2−4 x +3 x−12+ 4
is k. Find k. C. 6
D. 8 f ( x )=x 2−x−8
Remainder=f ( x )
f ( k )=k 2−k −8
Substitute the given remainder =k College Theory of

55 in equation 1: MATH
Algebra Equations
k =k 2 −k−8
k 2−2 k−8=0
( k −4 ) ( k +2 )=0
k =4
k =−2
The expression x 4 +ax 3 +5 x 2+ bx+6 A. a=5, b=7 B. a=-5, b=7 4 3 2

f ( x )=x + ax +5 x +bx +6
when divided by (x-2) leaves a B. a=-5, b=7
remainder of 16 and when divided C. a=-5, b=-7 Note: Remainder=f ( r ) .
by (x+1) leaves a remainder of 10. D. a=5, b=-7
Find a and b. when divisor is ( x −2 ) , r =2∧f ( r )=16
f ( r )=24 + a(2)3 +5 (2)2 +b ( 2 ) +6

f ( r )=8 a+2 b+ 42
16=8 a+2 b+ 42
−26=8 a+2 b
b=−13−4 a
College Theory of
56. When divisor is ( x+1 ) , r=−1∧f ( r ) =10 MATH
Algebra Equations
f ( r )=(−1)4 + a(−1)3+ 5(−1)2+b (−1 )+ 6
f ( r )=−a−b+12
2=a+b
2=a+ (−13−4 a )
−3 a=15
a=−5
b=−13−4 (−5)
b=7
57 Mary is 24 years old. Mary is twice as A. 16 B. 18 Past Present MATH College Worded
old as Ann was when Mary was as old B. 18 Algebra Problem
Mary x 24
as Ann is now. How old is Ann now?
C. 12 Anny 12 x
D. 15
24 – x=x – 12
2 x=36
X =18
The sum of Kim’s and Kevin’s ages is 18. A. 4, 14 C. 5, 13 Present Future

In 3 years, Kim will be twice as old as B. 5, 13
Kevin. What are their ages now? Kevin x x+3
C. 7, 11
D. 6, 12 Kim y y+3
X + y = 18
Y = 18 – x -> equation 1
( y + 3 ) = 2 (x + 3 ) -> equation 2
Substitute y in equation 2: College Worded
58 MATH
Algebra Problem
(18 – x )+ 3=2 x+ 6
21 – x=2 x+ 6
X =5
Y =18 – 5
Y =13
Robert is 15 ears older than his brother A. 15 A. 15 Past Present

Stan. However “y” years ago, Robert B. 16
was twice as old as Stan. If Stan is now Robert b + 15 – y b + 15
C. 17
“b” years old and b>y, find the value of Stan b–y b
D. 18
(b – y)
(b+ 15 – y)=2(b – y )
College Worded
59 MATH
b+15 – y=2 b – 2 y Algebra Problem
2 b – b – 2 y + y =15
b – y=15
60 JJ is three times as old as Jan-Jan. Three A. 20 D.36 Past Present MATH College Worded
years ago, JJ was four times as old as B. 24 Algebra Problem
Jan-Jan. The sum of their ages is JJ 3x – 3 3x
C. 28
D. 36 Jan-Jan x–3 x
3x – 3 = 4 ( x – 3 )
3x – 3 = 4x – 12
x – 12 = 3
x=9
3x = 3 ( 9 )
3x = 27
Sum of the ages = 9 + 27 = 36
A girls is one-third as old as her brother A. 4 C.6 Let: x = age of the girl
and 8 years younger than her sister. The B. 5
y = age of her brother
sum of their ages is 38 years. How old is C. 6
the girl? D. 7 z = age of her sister
y = 3x -> Eq. 1
z=X+8 -> Eq. 2 College Worded

61 MATH
Algebra Problem
x + y + z = 38 -> Eq. 3
Substitute equations 1 & 2 in equation 3:
x + 3x + (x + 8) = 38
x=6
Paula is now 18 years old and his A. 5 D.10 Past Present

colleague Monica is 14 years old. How B. 7
many years ago was Paula twice as old Paula 18 – x 18
C. 8
as Monica? Monica 14 – x 14
D. 10
(18 – x )=2(14 – x) College Worded
MATH
Algebra Problem
18 – x=28 – 2 x
x=10
A father tells his son, “I was your age A. 15 B.17 Past Present
now when you were born.” If the father B. 17
is now 38 years old, how old was his son Father x 38
C. 19
2 years ago? Son 0 x
D. 21
College Worded
62 MATH
Two years ago, the son was Algebra Problem
(19 – 2)=17 years old
Six years ago, Nilda was five times as A. 17 17 Past Present Future In 5
old as Riza. In five years, Nilda will be B. 16 years
three times as old as Riza. What is the C. 15
present age of Riza? Nilda 5(x – 6) ? 3(x +
D. 14 5)
Riza x–6 x x+5

College Worded
63 3(x +5) – 5(x +6)=x +5 – (x+ 6) MATH
Algebra Problem
3 x+ 15 – 5 x+30=x+ 5 – x+ 6
−2 x+ 45=11
x=17
64 At present, the sum of the parents’ ages A. 3 C.5 Past Present Future MATH College Worded
is twice the sum of the children’s ages. B. 4
Five years ago, the sum of the parent’s C. 5
ages was 4 times the sum of the Parents 2x – 10 2x 2x + 30
D. 6
children’s ages. Fifteen years hence, the Children x – 5n x x + 15n
sum of the parents’ ages will be equal
to the sum of the children’s ages. How 2 x – 10=4 (x – 5 n)
many children are there?
2 x – 10=4 x – 20 n
2 x=20 n – 10
x=10 n – 5 -> Eq. 1 Algebra Problem
2 x+30=x +15 n
x=15 n – 30 -> Eq. 2
Equate equations 1 and 2:
15 n – 30=10 n – 5
N=5
Debbie is now twice as old as Jerry. A. 14 B.16

Four years ago, Debbie was three times B. 16
as old as Jerry then. How old is Debbie? Past Present
C. 18
D. 24 Debbie 3(x – 4) 2x
Jerry x–4 x
2 x – 3 (x – 4)= x – ( x – 4)
College Worded
MATH
2 x – 3 x +12=x – x +4 Algebra Problem
−x +12=4
x=8
2 x=16
Ten liters of 25% salt solution and 15 A. 19.55% A. 19.55% 25% + 35% + 10% = x
liters of 35% salt solution are poured B. 22.15% %
into a drum originally containing 30 C. 27.05%
liters of 10% salt solution. What is the 10 15 30
D. 25.72% 55
percent concentration of salt in the College Worded
65 mixture? MATH
0.25(10)+0.35( 15)+0.10 (30)=x (55) Algebra Problem
x=19.55 %
66 A Chemist of a distillery experimented A. 20 m³ of solution with D. 40 m³ of solution 35% + 50% = 40% MATH College Worded
on two alcohol solutions of different 35% alcohol, 40 m³ of with 35% alcohol, Algebra Problem
strength, 35% alcohol and 50% alcohol, x 60-x 60
solution with 50% alcohol 20 m³ of solution
respectively. How many cubic meters of B. 50 m³ of solutoin with with 50% alcohol For the 35% solution:
each strength must he use in order to 35% alcohol, 20 m³ of
produce a mixture of 60 cubic meters
solution with 50% alcohol
0.35 % (x)+0.50(60−x )=0.40( 60)
that contain 40% alcohol?
C. 20 m³ of solution with
35% alcohol, 50 m³ of 0.35 x+ 30−0.50 x=24
x=40 m³
D. 40 m³ of solution with
35% alcohol, 20 m³ of For 50% solution:
60 – x=20→m³
A goldsmith has two alloys of gold, the A. 40 A.40

first being 70% pure and the second B. 35
being 60% pure. How many ounces of 70% + 60% = 36%
C. 45
the 30% pure gold must be used to 100-x x 100
D. 38
make 100 ounces of an alloy which will
be 66% gold? 0.70(100−x)+0.60 (x)=0.66(100) College Worded
67 MATH
Algebra Problem
70−0.7 x+ 0.6 x =66
x=40 ounces
Two thousand (2000) kg of steel A. 1500 kg of steel with 14% C.500 kg of steel with 14% + 6% = 8%
containing 8% nickel is to be made by nickel, 500 kg of steel with 6% 14% nickel, 1500 kg of
mixing a steel containing 14%% nickel X 2000-x 2000
nickel steel with 6% nickel
with another containing 6% nickel. How For 14% substances
B. 750 kg of steel with 14%
much of each is neede?
nickel, 1250 kg of steel with 6%
0.14 ( x)+0.06 (2000−x )=0.08(2000)
nickel
C. 500 kg of steel with 14% 0.14 x +120 – 0.06 x=160 College Worded
68 MATH
nickel, 1500 kg of steel with 6% Algebra Problem
x=500 kg
nickel
D. 1250 kg of steel with 14% For 6% substance:
nickel, 750 kg of steel with 6% 2000 – x=1500 kg
nickel
How much water must be evaporated A. 4 kg C.6 kg 4% - 0% = 10%

from 10 kg solution wich has 4% salt to B. 5 kg
make a solution of 10% salt? 10 x 10-x
C. 6 kg
D. 7 kg 0.04 (10) – 0(x)=0.10(10 – x )
College Worded
69 MATH
0.4=1 – 0.1 x Algebra Problem
x=6 kg
A pump can pump out water form a A. 7 hours A.7 hours 1 1 1

+ =
tank in 11 hours. Another pump can B. 6 hours 20 11 x
pump out water from the same tank in C. 7 ½ hours College Worded
70 20 hours. How long will it take both X =7.096 hours MATH
D. 6 ½ hours Algebra Problem
pumps to pump out the water in the
tank?
71 A 400-mm pipe can fill the tank alone in A. 2.00 hours B.2.50 hours 1 1 1 1 MATH College Worded
+ − =
5 hours and another 600-mm pipe can B. 2.50 hours 5 4 20 x Algebra Problem
fill the tank alone in 4 hours. A drain C. 2.25 hours
pipe 300-mm can empty the tank in 20 X =2.5 hours
hours. With all the three pipes open, D. 2.75 hours
how long will it take to fill the tank?
A tank is filled with an intake pipe in 2 A. 3 hours B.4 hours 1 1 1

− =
hours and emptied by an outlet pipe in B. 4 hours 2 4 x
4 hours. If both pipes are opened, how C. 5 hours College Worded
72 long will it take to fill the empty tank? x=4 hours MATH
D. 6 hours Algebra Problem
A tank can be filled in 9 hours by one A. 7 hours and 12 minutes D. 7 hours and 50 1 1 1 1
+ – = x
pipe, 12 hours by a second pipe and can B. 7 hours and 32 minutes minutes 9 12 15 x
be drained when full by a third pipe in C. 7 hours and 42 minutes College Worded
73 15 hours. How long will it take to fill an x = 7.826 hours / 7 hours and 50 minutes MATH
D. 7 hours and 50 minutes Algebra Problem
empty tank with all pipes in operation?
If A can do the work in “x” days and B in A. (X+Y)/(xy) C.(xy)/(X+Y) Let: n = number of days neede to complete the
“y” days, how long will they finish the B. (X+Y)/2 work
job working together? C. (xy)/(X+Y)
1 1 1
D. √xy + =
x y n
1 x+ y College Worded
74 = MATH
n xy Algebra Problem
xy
n=
x+ y
Pedro can paint a fence 50% faster than A. 6 C.10 Let: A = number of hours, Pedro can paint the
Juan and 25% faster than Pilar, and B. 8 house
together they can paint a given fence in C. 10
4 hours. How long will it take Pedro to B = number of hours, Juan can paint the
D. 12 house
paint the same fence if he had to work
alone?
C = number of hours, Pilar can paint the
house
1 1 1
+ + =¼
A B C
-> Eq. 1
1 1 1 1
=1.5( ); =0.666( ) College Worded
75 A B B A MATH
->Eq. 2
Algebra Problem
1 1 1 1
=1.2( ); =0.833( )
A C C A
->Eq. 3
Substitute equations 2 & 3 in equation 1:
1 1 1
+ 0.666( )+0.833( )=¼
A A A
A=10 hours
Glenn can paint a house in 9 hours A. 2.75 A.) 2.75 Note: (rate)(time)=1(complete job)
while Stewart can paint the same house B. 2.50
in 16 hours. They work together for 4 1 1 1
C. 2.25 ( + ) 4+ ( x)=1
hours. After 4 hours, Stewart left and 9 16 9
D. 3.00 College Worded
76 Glenn finished the job alone. How many MATH
0.6944+ 0.111 x=1 Algebra Problem
more days did it take Glenn to finish the
job? x=2.75 hours
It takes Butch twice as long as it takes A. 9 A.) 9 Let: x = time for Butch to finish a certain job
Dan to do a certain piece of work. B. 10 working alone
Working together they can do the work C. 11
in 6 days. How long it take Dan to do it y = time for Dan to finish a certain job
D. 12 working alone
alone?
1 1 1
+ = ->Eq. 1
x y 6
x=2 y ->Eq. 2
College Worded
77 Substitute equation 2 in equation 1: MATH
Algebra Problem
1 1 1
+ =
2y y 6
1+ 2 1
=
2y 6
y=9 days
A and B working together can finigsh A. 8, 13 B.10, 15 1 1 1

+ = ->Eq. 1
painting a house in 6 days. A working B. 10, 15 A B 6
alone can finish it in 5 days less than B. C. 6, 11
how long will it take each of them to A=B – 5 ->Eq. 2
D. 7, 12
finish the work alone?
1 1 1
+ =
B−5 B 6
B+(B+5) 1
=
B(B−5) 6
2 B−5 1 College Worded
78 = MATH
B ²−5 B 6 Algebra Problem
12 B – 30=B ²−5 B
B ²−17 B+30=0
( B – 15)(B – 2)=0
B=15
B=2(absurd)
Substitute B = 15 in equation 2
A=15 – 5=10 days
A and B can do a piece of work in 42 A. 19 A.19 Let: x = number of days neede by A, B and C to
days, B and C in 31 days and C and A in B. 17 finished the work working together.
20 days. In how many days can all of C. 21
them do the work together? 1/ A+1/ B+1/C=1/ X
D. 15
1/ A+1/ B=1/ 42 ->Eq.1
1/B +1/C=1/31 ->Eq.2
1/C+1 / A=1/20 ->Eq.3
Add the three equations: College Worded

79 MATH
Algebra Problem
(1/ A+1/ B)+(1/B+ 1/C)+(1/C+ 1/ A)=1/42+1/31+1/20

2/ A+2/ B+2/C=0.106
1/ A+1/ B+1/C=0.053=1/ X
x=18.37 days∨19 days
It takes Myline twice as long as Jeana to A. 9 hours B. 18 hours Let: x = time for Myline to finish the job
do a certain piece of work. Working B. 18 hours
together, they can finish the work in 6 y = time for Jeana to finish the job
C. 12 hours
hours. How long would it take Jeana to 1/ x+ 1/ y=1/6 -
D. 14 hours
do it alone?
>Eq.1
1/x = 2(1/y) -
>Eq.2 College Worded
80 MATH
Substitute equation 2 in equation 1: Algebra Problem
2/ y +1/ y=1/6
3/ y =1/6
y=18 ho urs
Mike, Loui and Joy can mow the lawn in A. 47/84 A.47/84 Let: x = fraction on the lawn that can mowed
4, 6 and 7 hours respectively. What B. 45/84 after one hour
fraction of the yard can they mow in 1 C. 84/47
hour if they work together? x=(1/4+ 1/6+1/7)(1)
D. 39/60
x=(42+28+24 )/168 College Worded
81 MATH
Algebra Problem
x=94 /168∨47/84
82 A farmer can plow the field in 8 days. A. 10 C.12 Let: x = time for the farmer to flow the field MATH College Worded
After working for 3 days, his son joins B. 11 Algebra Problem
him and together they plow the field in y = time for the son to flow the field
C. 12
3 more days. How many days will it (3)(1/ x)+(1/x +1/ y )(3)=1
D. 13
require for the son to plow the field
->Eq.1
alone?
Substitute x = 8 in equation 1
(1/8(3)+(1/8+1/ y)(3)=1)1/ 3
1/8+1/8+1 / y =1/3
y=12 days
Crew No. 1 can finish installation of an A. 100 man-hour B.120 man-hour Let: x = number of man-hours neede by crew
antenna tower in 200 man-hour while B. 120 man-hour number 1 and number 2 to finish the job
Crew No. 2 can finish the same job in C. 140 man-hour
300 man-hour. How long will it take 1/200+1/300=1 /x College Worded
83 D. 160 man-hour MATH
both crews to finish the same job, Algebra Problem
x=120 man−hours
working together?
On one job, two power shovels A. 169.2, 287.3 C. 173.9, 347.8 Let: x = capacity of the larger shovel in m³/hr
excavate 20,000 cubic meters of earth, B. 178.3, 294.1
the larger shovel working 40 hours and y = capacity of the smaller shovel in
C. 173.9, 347.8 m³/hr
the smaller for 35 hours. On another
D. 200.1, 312.4
job, they removed 40,000 cubic meters 40 x +35 y=20000
with the larger shovel working 70 hours
and the smaller working 90 hours, how x=500 – 0.875 y ->Eq.1
much earth can each remove in 1 hour
working alone? 70 x+ 90 y=40000 ->Eq.2
Substitute equation 1 in equation 2: College Worded
84 MATH
70(500 – 0.875 y )+90 y=40000 Algebra Problem
35000 – 61.25 y +90 y=40000

y=173.9 m ³ /hr
x=500 – 0.875 (173.9)
x=347.8 m ³.hr
If a two digit number has x for its unit’s A. 10x + y B. 10 y + x Let: x = ten’s digit of the number
digit and y for its ten’s digit, represent B. 10y+ x
the number. y = units’ digit of the number
C. yx
D. xy The tow digit number is represented by: College Worded
85 MATH
Algebra Problem
10 y + x
One number is 5 less than the other. If A. 85, 50 C. 70, 65 Let: x = first number
their sum is 135, what are the B. 80, 55
numbers? x – 5 = second number
C. 70, 65
D. 75, 60 x +(x – 5)=135
2 x=140 College Worded
86 MATH
Algebra Problem
X =70
X – 5=65
87 Ten less than four times a certain A. 6 A.6 Let: x = the number MATH College Worded
number is 14. Determine the number. B. 7
C. 8
4 x – 1 c=14
D. 9
x=6
Algebra Problem
The sum of two number is 21 and one A. 6, 15 B. 7, 14 Let: x = the first number
number is twice the other. Find the B. 7, 14
numbers. 2x = the second number
C. 8, 13
D. 9, 12 x +2 x=21
College Worded
88 MATH
x=7 Algebra Problem
2 x=14
If eight is added to the product of nine A. 5 C.7

and the numerical number, the sum is B. 6
seventy-one. Find the unknown Let: x = the number
C. 7
number. 9 x +8=71 College Worded
89 D. 8 MATH
Algebra Problem
x=7
Find the fraction such that if 2 is A. 3/5 C. 5/14 Let x/y = the fraction
subtracted from its terms its becomes B. 5/12
¼, but if 4 is added to its terms it ( x – 2)/( y – 2)=¼
C. 5/14
becomes ½.
D. 6/13 4 x – 8= y – 2
y=4 x – 6→ Eq .1
( x +4 )/( y +4 )=½
2 x+ 8= y + 4→ Eq .2
College Worded
90 MATH
Substitute equation 1 in equation 2: Algebra Problem
2 x+ 8=(4 x – 6)+ 4
10=2 x
x=5
y=4 (5) – 6
y=14
91 The product of ¼ and 1/5 of a number is A. 50 C.100 Let: x = the number MATH College Worded
500. What is the number? B. 75 Algebra Problem
(1/4 (x ))(1/ 5( x ))=500
C. 100
D. 125 x ²/20=500
x ²=10000
x=100
If 3 are subtracted from the numerator A. 35/55 B. 36/55 Let x/y = the fraction
of a certain fraction, the value of the B. 36/55
fraction becomes 3/5. If 1 is subtracted ( x−3)/ y=3 /5
C. 3/7
from the denominator of the same
D. 32/41 3 y=5 x – 15
fraction it becomes 2/3. Find the
original fraction. Y =5 /3 x – 5→ Eq .1
x /( y – 1)=2/3
3 x=2 y – 2→Eq .2
Substitute equation 1 in equation 2 College Worded
92 MATH
Algebra Problem
3 x=2(5 /3 x−5)−2
3 x=10/3 x – 10 – 2
0.333 x=12
X =36
Y =5 /3(36) – 5=55
The denominator of a certain fraction is A. 8/5 C. 5/13 Let: x = numerator of the fraction
three more than twice the numerator. If B. 13/5
7 is added to both terms of the fraction, y = denominator of the fraction
C. 5/13
the resulting fraction is 3/5. Find the y=2 x +3→ Eq .1
D. 3/5
original fraction.
( x +7)/( y +7)=3 /5
5 x+ 35=3 y +21→ Eq .2
Substitue equation 1 in equation 2: College Worded
93 MATH
Algebra Problem
5 x+ 35=3( 2 x +3)+ 21
5 x+ 35=6 x +9+21
x=5
y=2(5)+3
y=13
Find the product of two numbers such A. 24 A. 24 Let: x = the first number
that twice the first added to the second B. 32
y = the second number
equals 19 and three times the first is 21 C. 18
more than the second. D. 20 2 x+ y =19
y=19 – 2 x → Eq .1
College Worded
94 MATH
3 x= y +21→ Eq .2 Algebra Problem
3 x=(19 – 2 x )+ 21
5 x=40
X =8
Y =19 – 2(8)
Y =3
The product of the numbers is 8(3) = 24
The tens’ digit of a number is 3 less than A. 36 B. 47 Let: t = ten’s digit of the number
the units’ digit. If the number is divided B. 47
by the sum of the digits, the quotient is u = unit’s digit of the number
C. 58
4 and the remainder is 3. What is the Number = 10t + u
D. 69
original number?
t=u – 3 →Eq .1
(10 t+u)/(t+u)=4+ 3/(t +u)
(10 t+u – 3)/(t+ u)=4
10 t+u – 3=4 t+ 4 u
6 t – 3=3 u→ Eq .2
Substitute equation 1 in equation 2: College Worded
95 MATH
Algebra Problem
6(u – 3) – 3=3 u
6 u – 18−3=3 u
3 u=21
u=7
t=7 – 3
t=4
Number =10(4 )+7
Number =47
96 The Second of the four numbers is A. 10 D.13 Let: w = first number MATH College Worded
three less than the first, the third is four B. 11 Algebra Problem
more than the first and fourth is two x = second number
C. 12
more than the third. Find the fourth y = third number
D. 13
number if their sum is 35.
z = fourth number
x=w – 3→ Eq .1 a
y=w+ 4→ Eq .2
z= y +2=(w+4 )+ 2
z=w+6→ Eq .3
w + x+ y+ z =35→ Eq.4
Substitue equation 1, 2, and 3 in equation 4:
w +( w – 3)+(w+4 )+(w +6)=35
4 w=28
w=7
Substitute w = 7 ni equation 3
z=7+ 6
z=13
A jogger starts a course at a steady rate A. 20 min A. 20 min
of 8 kph. Five minutes later, a second B. 21 min
jogger starts the same course at 10 kph. C. 22 min
How long will it take the second jogger
D. 18 min
to catch the first?
Let: V1 = velocity of the first jogger
V2 = velocity of the second jogger
8 km 1 hr 8 College Worded
97 v 1= x = km/min MATH
hr 60 min 60 Algebra Problem
10
v 2= km/min
60
s 1=s 2
v 1 t 1=v 2 t 2
8 /60 t 1=10/60(t 1−5)
8 t 1=10t 1 – 50
t 1=25 min
t 2=25 – 5
t 2=20 min
A boat man rows to a place 4.8 miles A. 1.5 miles per hour E. 0.6 mile per
with the stream and back in 14 hours, B. 1 mile per hour hour
but finds that he can row 14 miles with C. 0.8 mile per hour
the stream in the same time as 3 miles
D. 0.6 mile per hour
against the stream. Find the rate of the
stream.
4.8 4.8
+ =14
v 1+ v 2 v 1−v 2
4.8 ( v 1+v 2 ) +4.8 (v 1+ v 2) College Worded

98 =14 MATH
( v 1+ v 2 ) (v 1−v 2) Algebra Problem
4.8 v 1−4.8 v 2+ 4.8 v 1+4.8 v 2

=14
v 1 ²−v 1 v 2+ v 1 v 2−v 2²
9.6 v 1=14 v 1 ²−14 v 2 ²

->Eq.1
14 3
=
v 1+ v 2 v 1−v 2
14 v 1−14 v 2=3 v 1+3 v 2
v 1=1.545 v 2
->Eq.2
Substitute equation 2 in equation 1
49.6 ( 1.545 v 2 )=14 ( 1.545 v 2 )2−14 v 2²

14.8432 v 2=19.418 v 2 ²
V 2=0.76 mph
99 A man rows downstream at the rate of A. 2.5 miles A. 2.5 miles distance MATH College Worded
Note: time=
5 mph and upstream at the rate of 2 B. 3.3 miles velocity Algebra Problem
mph. How far downstream should he go C. 3.1 miles
if he is to return 7/4 hours after
D. 2.7 miles
leaving?
t 1+t 2=ttotal
s s 7
+ =
5 2 4
s=2.5 miles
An airplane flying with the wind, look 2 A. 50 A. 50

hours to travel 1000 km and 2.5 hours B. 60
in flying back. What was the wind C. 70
velocity in kph?
D. 40
Let: V1 = velocity of airplane
V2 = velocity of wind
1000
v 1+ v 2= =500 Eq.1
2
Direction of the wind 
College Worded
100 MATH
Algebra Problem
1000
v 1−v 2= =400 Eq.2
2.5
Subtract equation 2 from equation 1
( v 1+ v 2 )− ( v 1−v 2 )=500−400
2 v 2=100
v 2=50 kph
101 A boat travels downstsream in 2/3 of A. 40 kph A. 40 kph Let: V = velocity of the boat in still water MATH College Worded
the time as it goes going upstream. If B. 50 kph Algebra Problem
the velocity of the river’s current is 8 S1 = distance traveled upstream
C. 30 kph
kph, determine the velocity of the boat S2 = distance traveled downstream
D. 60 kph
in still water.
s 1=s 2
( v−8 ) t=( v +8 ) ( 32 t )
2 16
v−8= v +
3 3
v=40 kph
Two planes leave Manila for a southern A. 205 kph C.240 kph Let: v1 = ground speed of plane A
city, a distance of 900 km. Plane A B. 315 kph
travels at a ground speed of 90 kph v2 = ground speed of plane B
C. 240 kph
faster than the Plane B. Plane A arrives s 1=s 2
D. 287 kph
in their destination 2 hours and 15
Vt =( V +90 ) ( t−2.25 )
minutes ahead of Plane B. what is the
ground speed of Plane B? 900
But t=
v
2.25 V −90 ( 900v )+202.5=0

Multiply both sides by V: College Worded
102 MATH
Algebra Problem
2.25 V 2−81000+202.5 V =0
2.25 V 2−81000+202.5 V =0
Divide all by 2.25
V 2 +90 v −36000=0
( V −240 )( V +150 ) =0
V =240 kph
V =−150 kph(absurd )
103 A train, an hour after starting, meets A. 910/9 miles B. 800/9 Let: t = time needed to travel and reach MATH College Worded
with an accident which detains it an B. 800/9 miles miles destination without any delay Algebra Problem
hour, after which it proceeds at 3/5 of C. 920/9 miles
its former rate and arrives three hour v = velocity of the train
D. 850/9 miles
after time; but had the accident
General Equation:
happened 50 miles farther on the line,
it would have arrive one and one-half Time consumed by the train traveling,
hour sooner. Find the length of the before the accident + time during which the train
journey. was detained + time needed to continue the
course and reach the destination = time needed
to travel and reach the destination without any
delay + time of delay
Condition 1:
If the accident happened 1 hour after,

substitute values to the general equations.
S−V
1+1+ =t +3
3
V
5
S−V
=t +1
3
V
5
S
Substitute: t= :
V
5 S
( S−V ) = +1
3V V
2 S 8
=
3V 3
S
V= -> Eq.1
4
Condition 2:
If the accident happened 50 miles

farther, substitute values to the general
equation:
50+V S− (50+ V ) 3
+1+ =t+
V 3 2
V
5
50+V 5 S 1
[ V
+
3V
( S−50−V )= + V
V 2 ]
5 250 5 V
50+V + S− − V =S+
3 3 3 2
Substitute equation 1 in above equation:
S 5 250 5 S 1 S 100
50+ + S−
4 3 3
−
3 4
=S +
24()
−
3
800
S= miles
9
On a certain trip, Edgar drive 231 km in A. 39 kph D.52 khp Let: V = rated of Erwin
exactly the same time as Erwin drive B. 44 kph
308 km. If Erwin’s rate exceeded that of V-13 = rate of Edgar
C. 48 kph
Edgar by 13 kph, determine the rate of t 1=t 2
D. 52 khp
Erwin.
231 308
=
V −13 V College Worded
104 MATH
Algebra Problem
231 V =308 V −4004
V =52 kph
In how many minutes after 2 o’clock will A. 42.4 minutes C.43.2 minutes
the hands of the clock extend in B. 42.8 minutes
opposite direction for the 1st time? C. 43.2 minutes
D. 43.6 minutes
College Worded
105 MATH
Algebra Problem
x = 40 + x/12
x = 43.6 minutes
In how many minutes after 7 o’clock will A. 5.22 minutes c. 5.454 minutes
the hands be directly opposite each B. 5. 33 minutes
other for the first time? C. 5.46 minutes
D. 5.54 minutes
College Worded
106 MATH
Algebra Problem
x = 5 + x/12
x = 5.454 minutes
107 What time after 3 o’clock will the hands A. 3:02:30 D.3:16:36 MATH College Worded
of the clock be together for the first B. 3:17:37 Algebra Problem
time?? C. 3:14:32
D. 3:16:36
x = 15 + x/12
x = 16.36 min
Therefore, the time is 3:16:36

At what time after 12:00 noon will the A. 12:18:818 B.12:21:818
hour hand and minute hand of the clock B. 12:21:818
first form an angle of 120˚? C. 12:22:818
D. 12:24:818
College Worded
108 MATH
Algebra Problem
Note: 120˚ (30 minutes/ 180˚) =

20minutes
x= x/12 +20
x = 21.818 min
At what time between 8 and 9 o’clock A. 8:42:5 C. 8:43:6

will the minute hand coincide with the B. 8:43:2
hour hand? C. 8:43:6
D. 8:43:9
College Worded
109 MATH
Algebra Problem
x = 40 + x/12
x= 43.6 min
110 A man left his home at past 3:00 o’clock A. 3:31:47 A. 3:31:47 x = 30 + y/12  Eq. 1 MATH College Worded
PM as indicated in his wall clock, B. 3:32:45
between 2 to 3 hours after, he returns C. 3:46:10 y = 15 + x/12  Eq. 2
home and noticed the hands of the D. 3:36:50
clock interchanged. At what time did Substitute 2 in 1:
the man leave his home?
x = 30 + (15 + x/12)/12
Time left he left his home
Algebra Problem
Time when he returned home
Multiple both sides by 12:
[x=30+ (15+x/12)/12]12
12x = 360 +15 + x/12
x = 31.47min
So the time when he left home was

3:31:47
111 From the time 6:15 PM to the time 7:45 A. 60˚ D. 540˚ Let: x = the number of minute difference MATH College Worded
PM of the same day, the minute hand B. 90˚ between 6:15 and 7:45 Algebra Problem
of a standard clock describes an arc of C. 180˚
D. 540˚ 6:15 = 6(60) + 15 = 375 minutes
7:45 = 7(60) + 45 = 465 minutes
x = 465 – 375
x = 90 minutes
x= 90min(180˚/30min)
x =540˚
A storage battery discharges at a rate A. 3 A.3 D = kC

which is proportional to the charge. If B. 4
the charge is reduced by 50% of its C. 5 When D =2 and C = 0.5C
original value at the end of 2 days, how D. 6
long will it take to reduce the charge to 2 = k(0.5C)
25% of its original charge?
k = 4/C College Worded
112 MATH
Algebra Problem
When C = 0.75C:
D = (4/C)(0.75C)
D = 3days
Given that “w” varies directly as the A. 3 A.3 w = k(xy/z2)

product of “x” and “y” and inversely as B. 4
the square of “z” and that w=4 when C. 5 When w=4, x=2,y=6,z=3
x=2, y=6 and z=3. Find the value of “w” D. 6
when x=1,y=1 and z=2 4 = k[(2)(6)/32]
k=3 College Worded

113 MATH
Algebra Problem
When x =1, y=4 and z = 2
w = 3[(1)(4)/22]
w=3
If x varies directly as y and inversely as A. 14 C.16 x = k(y/z)

z, and x = 14 when y =7 and z = 2, find B. 4
the value of x when y = 16 and z = 4 C. 16 When x=14, y= 7 and z =2
D. 8 14 = k(7/2)
k=4
College Worded
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When y = 16 and z = 4, Algebra Problem
x = (4)(16/4)
x= 16
115 The electric power which is a A. 785 C.675 P = k(VI/d) MATH College Worded
transmission line can transmit is B. 485 Algebra Problem
proportional to the product of its design C. 675 When P = 150 V =115, i = 100 & d = 150
voltage and current capacity, and D. 595
inversely to the transmission distance. 150=k[(115)(100)/150]
A 115-kilovolt line rated at 100 amperes
can transmit 150 megawatts over 150 k=1.956
km. How much power, in megawatts
can a 230 kilovolt line rated at 150 When V=230, I =150 and d = 100
amperes transmit over 100 km?
P= 1.956[(230)(150)/100]
P= 675 megawatts
The time required for an elevator to lift A. 42 D.48 t = k (WS/P)

a weight varies directly with the weight B. 44
and the distance through which it is to C. 46 when t = 30, W = 100, S = 50 and P =10
be lifted and inversely as the power of D. 48
the motor. IF it takes 30 seconds for a 30 = k [(100)(50)/10]
10 hp motor to lift 100 lbs through 50
feet, what size of motor is required to k = 0.06 College Worded
116 lift 800 lbs in 40 seconds through 40 MATH
Algebra Problem
feet? when t = 40, W = 800 and S = 40
40 = (0.06)[(800)(40)/P]
P = 48 hp
The selling price of a TV set is double A. 33.7% C.37.5% Let: x = net cost
that of its cost. If the TV set was sold to B. 35.7% 2x = selling price
a customer at a profit of 25% of the net C. 37.5% d = discount
cost, how much discount was given to D. 34.7% 2x(1-d)= new selling price
the customer?
new selling price = Net cost + gain
2x(1-d) = x + 0.25x College Worded

117 MATH
Algebra Problem
2x – 2xd = 1.25x
d = 0.375
d = 37.5%
The arithmetic mean of a and b is A. (a + b)/2 A. (a + b)/2 Note: Arithmetic mean is the same term as
B. (ab)^1/2 average
C. (ab)/2
Thus, the arithmetic mean of a and b is: College Sequences and
118 D. (a-b)/2 MATH
Algebra Series
(a+b)/2
119 The sum of three arithmetic means A. 114 A.114 34, a2, a3, a4, 42 MATH College Sequences and
between 34 and 42 is B. 124 Algebra Series
a5 = a1 + 4d
C. 134
D. 144 42 = 34 + 4d
d=2
Thus, a2 =36, a3 = 38 and a4 = 40
Sum = 36 + 38 + 40
Sum = 114
Gravity causes a body to free fall 16.1ft A. 248.7 ft D. 305.9 ft a1 = 16.1;a2 =48.3;a3 = 80.5
in the first second, 48.3 in the 2 nd B. 308.1 ft
d = a2 – a1
second, 80.5 in the 3rd second. How far C. 241.5 ft
did the body fall during the 10th second? D. 305.9 ft d = 48.3 – 16.1
d = 32.2
College Sequences and
120 MATH
Algebra Series
a10 = a1 + 9d
a10 = 16.1 + 9(32.2)
a10 = 305.9
If the first term of an arithmetic A. 17 A.17 a1 = 25; a4 = 13

progression is 25 and the fourth term is B. 18 a4 = a1 + 3d
13, what is the third term? C. 19 13 = 25 + 3d
D. 20 d = -4
121 MATH
a3 = a1 + 2d Algebra Series
a3 = 25 + 2(-4)
a3 = 17
Find the 30th term for the arithmetic A. 75 D.91 a1 = 4; a2 =7; a3 =10
progression 4, 7, 10,… B. 88 by inspection, d = 3
C. 90
D. 91 a30 = a1 + 29d College Sequences and
122 MATH
a30 = a1 + 29(3) Algebra Series
a30= 91
123 How many terms of the progression A. 48 C. 50 a1 = 3; a2 =5; a3 = 7 MATH College Sequences and
3,5,7… must be taken in order that their B. 49 By inspection, d = 2 Algebra Series
sum will be 2600? C. 50
D. 51 S= n[2a1+(n-1)d]/2
2600 = n[2(3)+(n-1)(2)]/2
2600=n(6+2n-2)/2
2600= n(4+2n)/2
2600 = 2n + n2
n2+2n-2600 = 0
(n+51)(n-50)=0
Equating factors to zero
n = -51(absurd)
n=50
In a pile of logs, each layer contains one A. 11 D.14 a1 = 1; d = 1; S = 105
more log than the layer above and the B. 12
top contains just one log. If there are C. 13 S= n[2a1+(n-1)d]/2
105 logs in the pile, how many layers D. 14 105 = n[2(1)+(n-1)(1)]/2
are there? 105=n(2+n-1)/2
105= n(1+n)/2
105= n + n2 College Sequences and
124 MATH
n2+n-210 = 0 Algebra Series
(n+15)(n-14)=0
Equating factors to zero
n = -15(absurd)
n = 14 layers of logs
What is the sum of the progression A. 1030 A.1030 a1 = 4; a2 = 9; a3 = 14; a4 = 19; n =20
4,9,14,19…up to the 20th term? B. 1035
C. 1040 By inspection, d = 5
D. 1045 College Sequences and
125 S= n[2a1+(n-1)d]/2 MATH
S= 20[2(4)+(20-1)5]/2
Algebra Series
S = 1030
A stack of bricks has 61 bricks in the A. 638 C. 639 a1 = 61; a2 = 58; a3 = 55, an = 10
bottom layer, 58 bricks in the second B. 637 By inspection, d = -3
layer, 55 bricks in the third layer, and so C. 639
on until there are 10 bricks in the last D. 640 an = a1 + (n-1)d
layer. How many bricks are there all 10 = 61 + (n-1)(-3)
together? 10 = 61 -3n + 3
126 n =18 MATH
Algebra Series
S= n[2a1+(n-1)d]/2
S = 9[2(61) + (18-1)(-3)]
S = 639
A.171
Determine the sum of the progression if A. 171 3, a2, a3, a4, a5, a6, a7, a8, 35
there are 7 arithmetic means between 3 B. 182 By inspection: a1 = 3; an = 35;
and 35 C. 232 n = 7+2 = 9
S = n(a1+a2)/2 College Sequences and
127 D. 216 MATH
S = 9(3+35)/2 Algebra Series
S=171
128 MATH College Sequences and

A besiege fortress is held by 5700 men A. 72 C. 76 Total provision = 5700(66) = 376,200 Algebra Series
who have provisions for 66 days. If the B. 74 Note: a1 = 5700, d = -20
garrison losses 20 men each day, for C. 76
how many days can the provision hold D. 78 S= n[2a1+(n-1)d]/2
out? 376200=n[2(5700)+(n-1)(-20)]/2
376200 =n[11400-20n+20]/2
376200 = 5710n-10n2
n2 – 571 +37620 = 0
(n-76)(n-495) = 0
n=496(absurd)
n=76 days
In the recent “Gulf War” in the Middle A. 15 D. 18 Let: x = number of days the meal can last
East, the allied forces captured 6400 of B. 16 S = total number of provisions
Saddam’s soldiers and with provisions C. 17 n = number of days the total provisions
on hand it will last for 216 meals while D. 18 can last
feeding 3 meals a day. The provision d = number of soldiers died per day
lasted 9 more days because of daily
deaths. At an average, how many died x = 216 / 3
per day? x = 72 days
S = 6400(72)
S = 460800 meals College Sequences and
129 MATH
Algebra Series
n=72+9
n = 81 days
S= n[2a1+(n-1)d]/2
460800=81[2(6400)+80d]/2
d=-18
Therefore, 18 soldiers died everyday
A Geodetic Engineering student got a A. 50 C. 60 a1 = 30; a2 =90 MATH

score of 30% on Test 1 of the five B. 55 a5 = a1 + 4d
number test in surveying. On the last C. 60 90 = 30+4d
number he got 90% in which a constant D. 65 d =15
difference more on each number that
he had on the immediately preceding S= n[2a1+(n-1)d]/2 College Sequences and
130
one. What was his average score in S =5[2(30)+4(15)]/2 Algebra Series
Surveying? S = 300
Average score = 300/5 = 60
If the sum is 220 and the 1st term is 10, A. 2 A.2 S=220; a1 = 10,an =30
find the common difference if the last B. 5
term is 30. C. 3 S=n(a1+a2)/2
D. 2/3 220 = n(10+30)/2
n = 11
131 MATH
an = a1+10d Algebra Series
30 = 10+10d
d=2
132 One a month, a man puts some money A. P 73.50 A.P 73.50 d= 0.50; n=144 MATH College Sequences and
into the cookie jar. Each month he puts B. P 75.50 S= n[2a1+(n-1)d]/2
50 centavos more into the jar than the C. P 74.50 5436=144[2a1+(144-1)(0.5)]/2
month before. After 12 years, he D. P 72.50 5436 = 144a1 + 5148
counted his money, he had P 5,436. a1 = 2
Algebra Series
How much money did he put in the jar
in the last month? a144 = a1 + 143d
a144 = 2 + 143(0.5)
a144 =73.50
A girl on a bicycle coasts downhill A. 782 feet a1 = 4; d=8; n=14
covering 4 feet the first second, 12 feet B. 780 feet C.784 feet
the 2nd second, and in general, 8 feet C. 784 feet S= n[2a1+(n-1)d]/2
more each second than the previous D. 786 feet
second. If she reaches the bottom at S=14[2(4)+(14-1)(8)]/2 College Sequences and
133 MATH
the end of 14 seconds, how far did she Algebra Series
coasts? S=784
A. 2500 B.2601 a1 = 1; an = 101; d =2

When all odd numbers from 1 to 101 B. 2601
are added, the result is C. 2501 an = a1 + (n-1)d
D. 3500 101=1+(n-1)(2)
101=1+2n-2
n=51
134 MATH
S=n(a1+an)/2 Algebra Series
S=51(1+101)/2
S=2601
How many times will a grandfather’s A. 210 C.156 a1 = 1;a2 = 2; a3 = 3;… a12 = 12
clock strikes in one day if it strikes only B. 24
at the hours and strike once at 1 C. 156 S=n(a1+a2)/2
o’clock, twice at 2 o’clock, thrice at 3 D. 300
o’clock and so on? S=12(1+12)/2
135 S=78 MATH
Algebra Series
Note: One day is equivalent to 24 hours
Therefore, total = 2(78) = 156 times
136 To conserve energy due to the present A. 58 centavos A.58 centavos a1 = 40; a5 = 76 MATH College Sequences and
energy crisis, the Meralco tried to B. 60 centavos Algebra Series
a5 = a1 + 4d
readjust their charges to electrical C. 62 centavos
energy users who consume more than D. 64 centavos 76 = 40+4d
2000 kw-hrs. For the 1st 100 kw-hr, they
charged 40 centavos and increasing at a d=9
constant rate more than the preceding Therefore:
one until the fifth 100kw-hr the charge
is 76 centavos. How much is the a2 = 40 + 9 = 49
average charge for the electrical energy a3 = 49 + 9 = 58
per 100 kw-hr?
a4 = 58 + 9 = 67
Average = (40+49+58+67+76)/5
Average = 58 centavos
The 3rd term of a harmonic progression B.5 h3 = 15; a3 = 1/5

is 15 and the 9th term is 6. Find the 11th A. 4 h9=6; a9 = 1/6
term. B. 5
C. 6 a3 = a1 + 2d
D. 7 1/15 = a1 + 2d
a1 = 1/15 – 2d  Eq. 1
a9 = a1 + 8d
1/6 = a1 + 8d  Eq. 2
Substitute equation 1 in equation 2

1/6 = 1/15 – 2d + 8d
d = 1/60
Substitute d in equation 1
a1 = 1/15 – 2(1/60) College Sequences and

137 MATH
Algebra Series
a1 = 1/30
a11 = a1 + 10d
a11 = 1/30 + 10(1/60)
a11 = 1/5
Therefore
h11 = 1/a11
h11 = 1/1/5
h11 = 5
Find the fourth term of the progression A. 1/10 B.1/11 h1 = ½; a1 = 2

½, 0.2, 0.125… B. 1/11 h2 = 0.2=1/5; a2 = 5
C. 0.102 h3 = 0.125 = 1/8; a3 = 8
D. 0.090
by inspection d = 3
a4 = a1 + 3d College Sequences and

138 a4 = 2+3(3) MATH
Algebra Series
a4 = 11
Thus,
h4 = 1/a4 = 1/11
139 Find the 9th term of the harmonic A. 3/5 A.3/5 h1= 3; a1 = 1/3 h2 = 2; a2 = ½ MATH College Sequences and
progression 3,2,3/2… B. 3/8
C. 4/5 d= a2 – a1
D. 4/9 d = ½-1/3
d=1/6
a9 = a1 + 8d
a9 = 1/3+8(1/6) Algebra Series
a9 = 5/3
h9 = 1/a9 = 1/5/3
h9 = 3/5
Find the sum of 4 geometric means A. 130 C. 150 a1 = 160; a6 = 5

between 160 and 5 B. 140 a6 = a1r5
C. 150 5 = 160r5
D. 160 r = 0.5
Thus
a2 = 160(0.5) =80
140 a3 =80(0.5) = 40 MATH
a4 = 40(0.5) = 20 Algebra Series
a5 = 20(0.5) = 10
Sum = 80+40+20+10
Sum = 150
The fourth term of a G.P. is 216 and the A. 17649 B.17496 a4 = 216; a6=1994
6th term is 1994. Find the 8th term. B. 17496 a4 = a1r3
C. 16749 216= a1r3  Eq. 1
D. 17964 a6 = a1r5
1994= a1r5  Eq. 2
Divide equation 2 by equation 1:
a1r5 / a1r3 = 1994/216
r2 = 9 College Sequences and
141 MATH
r=3 Algebra Series
Substitute r in equation 1:
216 = a1(3)3
a1 = 8
a8 = a1r7
a8 = 8(3)7
a8 = 17496
142 Determine x so that: x, 2x+7, 10x-7 will A. 7,-7/12 D. 7,-7/6 a1 = x; a2 = 2x+7; a3 = 10x-7 MATH College Sequences and
be a geometric progression. B. 7,-5/6 r = a2/a1 = a3 / a2 Algebra Series
C. 7,-14/5 (2x+7)/x = (10x-7)/(2x+7)
D. 7,-7/6
(2x+7)2 = x(10x-7)
4x2+28x+49 = 10x2-7x
6x2-35x-49 = 0
using quadratic formula
x= {35 +- [(-35)2 – 4(6)(-49)]1/2 }/ (2)(6)

x = (35 +- 49) / 12
x1 = (35 + 49)/12 = 7
x2 = (35-49)/12 = -7/6
If one third of the air in a tank is A. 0.7122 B. 0.9122 Let: x = total volume of air in the tank
removed by each stroke of an air pump, B. 0.9122 y=total volume removed from the
what fractional part of the total air is C. 0.6122 tank after the 6th stroke
removed in 6 strokes? D. 0.8122
Volume left after 1st stroke = x-x/3 = 2x/3
Volume left after 2nd stroke = 2x/3 –

1/3(2x/3) = 4x/9
Volume left after 3rd stroke = 4x/9 –

1/3(4x/9) = 8x/27
Note: By inspection, the volume left after

each stroke forms a GP whose common
143 ratio is: MATH
Algebra Series
r = (4/9)/(2/3) = 2/3
Solving for the volume left after the 6th

stroke:
a6 = a1r5
a6 = (2x/3)(2/3)5
a6 = 0.08779x
Thus, the total volume removed after the

6th stroke:
y = x – 0.08779x
y = 0.9122x
A product has a current selling of A. P 213.23 A. P 213.23 r=0.9

P325.00. If the selling price is expected B. P 202.75 a1 = 325(0.9) = 292.6
to decline at the rate of 10% per annum C. P 302.75
144 because of obsolescence, what will be D. P 156.00 a4 = a1r3 MATH
its selling price 4 years hence? a4 = 292.6(0.9)3 Algebra Series
a4 = 213.33
The numbers 28,x+2, 112 form a G.P. A. 14336 A.14336 a1 = 28; a2 = x+2; a3 = 112
What is the 10th term? B. 13463
C. 16433 r = a2/a1 = a3 / a2
D. 16344 (x+2)/28 = 112(x+2)
(x+2)2 = 112(28)
(x+2)2 = 56
x = 54 College Sequences and
145 MATH
solving for r: Algebra Series
r = a2/a1 =( 54+2)/28
r=2
a10 = a1r9
a10 = 28(2)9
a10 = 14336
146 The sum of the first 10 terms of a A. 1023 B. 2046 a1=2; a2 = 4; a3 = 8; n = 10 MATH College Sequences and
geometric progression 2,4,8…is B. 2046 Algebra Series
C. 225 by inspection, r = 2
D. 1596
S= [a1(rn-1)]/(r-1)
S=[2(210-1)]/(2-1)
S =2046
If the 1st term of a G.P. is 9 and the A. 8/5 B.16/9 a1 = 9; r = -2/3

common ratio is -2/3, find the fifth B. 16/9
term. C. 15/7 a5 = a1r4
D. 13/4
147 a5 = 9(-2/3)2 MATH
Algebra Series
a5 = 9(16/81)
a5 = 16/9
The seventh term is 56 and the twelfth A. -2, 5/8 E. D. -2, 7/8 a7 = 56; a12 = -1792
term is -1792 of a geometric B. -1, 5/8 a7= a1r6  Eq. 1
progression. Find the common ration C. -1, 7/8 a12= a1r11
and the first term. Assume the ratios D. -2, 7/8 -1792 = a1r11  Eq. 2
are equal. divide equation 2 by equation 1
a1r11 / a1r6 = -1792/56
148 r5 = -32 MATH
r = -2 Algebra Series
Substitute r in equation 1:
56 = a1(-2)8
a1 = 7/8
A person has 2 parents, 4 grandparents, A. 131070 B. 65534 a1 = 2; r=2; n = 15

8 great grandparents and so on. How B. 65534
many ancestors during the 15 C. 32766 S= [a1(rn-1)]/(r-1) College Sequences and
149 MATH
generations preceding his own, D. 16333 S=[2(215-1)]/(2-1) Algebra Series
assuming no duplication? S =65534 Ancestors
In the PBA three-point shootout A. 20 A.20 a1 = 1; r=2

contest, the committee decided to give B. 19
a prize in the following manner: A prize C. 18 S= [a1(rn-1)]/(r-1)
of P1 for the 1st basket made, P2 for the D. 21 1000000= [1(2n-1)]/(2-1)
2nd, P4 for the 3rd, P8 for the 4th and so 2n – 1 = 1000000
on. If the contestant wants to win a 2n = 1000001
prize of no less than a million pesos,
Take logarithm of both sides: College Sequences and
150 what is the minimum number of MATH
Algebra Series
baskets to be converted? log2n = log1000001
nlog2 = log 1000001
n = log1000001/log2
n = 19.93
Say n = 20 baskets
151 In a benefit show, a number of wealthy A. 18 C.20 a1 = 0.1; r=2 MATH College Sequences and
men agreed that the 1st on to arrive B. 19 Algebra Series
would pay 10 centavos to enter and C. 20 S= [a1(rn-1)]/(r-1)
each later arrive would pay twice as D. 21 104857.5= [0.1(2n-1)]/(2-1)
much as the preceding man. The total 2n – 1 = 1048575
amount collected from all of them was 2n = 1048576
P 104,857.50. How many wealthy men
paid? Take logarithm of both sides:
log2n = log1048576
nlog2 = log 1048576
n = log1048576/log2
n = 20 wealthy men
A man mailed 10 chain letters to ten of A. P 6,000,000 D.P 4,444,440 a1 = 0.1; r=10; n=6
his friends with a request to continue by B. P 60,000
sending a similar letter to each of their C. P 2,222,220 S= [a1(rn-1)]/(r-1)
ten friends. If this continue for 6 sets of D. P 4,444,440
letters and if all responded, how much S= [10(106-1)]/(10-1) College Sequences and
152 MATH
will the Phil. Postal office earn if Algebra Series
S= 1,111,110
minimum postage cost P 4 per letter?
Total cost = 4(1,111,110) = P 4,444,440
Determine the sum of the infinite A. 4/5 D.1/2 a1 = 1/3; a2 = 1/9; a3 = 1/27
series: B. ¾
S = 1/3 + 1/9 + 1/27 + …. + (1/3) n C. 2/3 By inspection, r= 1/3
D. ½
S= a1 / (1-r) College Sequences and
153 MATH
Algebra Series
S = 1/3 / (1-1/3)
S=1/2
Under favorable condition, a single cell A. 1,073,741 C. 1073741.823 a1 = 1; r=2;

bacteria divided into two about every B. 1,730,740
20 minutes. If the same rate of division C. 1,073,741,823 n = 60/20 = 30
maintained for 10 hours, how many D. 1,037,417
organisms is produced from a single S= [a1(rn-1)]/(r-1) College Sequences and
154 MATH
cell? Algebra Series
S= [1(2030-1)]/(2-1)
S= 1073741.823 organisms
A rubber ball is made to fall from a A. 200 feet C.250 feet a1 = 50(2/3) = 100/3; n = ∞
height of 50 feet and is observed to B. 225 feet
rebound 2/3 of the distance it falls. How C. 250 feet S = a1 / (r-1)
far will the ball travel before coming to D. 275 feet
rest if the ball continues to fall in this S = (100/3) / (1-2/3)
manner? College Sequences and
155 MATH
S = 100 Algebra Series
Let: D= total distance traveled by ball

D = 50 + 2S
D = 50 + 2(100) = 250 feet
156 What is the fraction in lowest term A. 133/666 D. 133/999 0.133133133133 = 0.133 + 0.000133+ MATH College Sequences and
equivalent to 0.133133133? B. 133/777 0.000000133 + ….. Algebra Series
C. 133/888 Note: the numbers being added are in a
D. 133/999 GP and 0.133133133133… is the sum of
an infinite GP.
Solving for the common ratio :

r = 0.000133/0.133 = 1/1000
S = a1 / (1-r)
S = 0.133/ (1-1/1000)
S= 0.133/ (999/1000)
S = 133/999
Find the sum of the infinite geometric A. 9/2 A.9/2 a1 = 6; a2 = -2

progression 6,-2,2/3, … B. 5/2
C. 7/2 r= a2 / a1 = -2/6
D. 11/2
r= -1/3
157 MATH
S= a1 / (1-r) Algebra Series
S= 6 / (1-(-1/3))
S=9/2
Find the sum of 1,-1/5,1/25, … A. 5/6 A.5/6 a1 = 1, a2= -1/5, a3 = 1/25

B. 2/3
C. 0.84 by inspection, r= -1/5
D. 0.72
S= a1 / (1-r) College Sequences and
158 MATH
Algebra Series
S= 1 / (1-(-1/5))
S = 5/6
Find the ratio of an infinite geometric A. 1/3 C. ¾ S=2; a1 = ½

progression if the sum is 2 and the first B. ½
term to ½ C. ¾ S= a1 / (1-r)
D. ¼
S= (½) / (1-r)
2=(1/2) / (1-r) College Sequences and

159 MATH
Algebra Series
2= 1/ [2(1-r)]
4 = 1 / (1-r)
r=¾
If equal spheres are piled in the form of A. 15 B. 20

a complete pyramid with an equilateral B. 20
triangle as base, find the total number C. 18
of spheres in the pile if each side of the D. 21
base contains 4 spheres. College Sequences and
160 MATH
Algebra Series
Total spheres = 10 +6 + 3 + 1
= 20 spheres
161 Find the 6th term of the sequence 55, A. 10 A.10 MATH College Sequences and
B. 9 Let: x = the 6th term of the number series
40,28,19,13, C. 8
D. 11
x= 13+(-3) Algebra Series
x = 10
In the series 1, 1, ½, 1/6, 1/24, …, A. 1/80 D.1/120 Let: y = the 6th term of the number series
determine the 6th term B. 1/74
C. 1/100
D. 1/120 College Sequences and
162 MATH
y= 1/24(1/5) Algebra Series
y=1/120
Find the 1987th digit in the decimal A. 8 A.8 1785/9999 = 0.178517851..

equivalent to 1785/9999 starting from B. 1
the decimal point. C. 7 The number above is a repeating decimal
D. 5 number.
The four repeated digits are 1, 7, 8 & 5

163 MATH
1987 / 4 = 496.75; 496(4) = 1984 Algebra Series
Therefore, 1984th digit = 5

1986th digit = 7
1985th digit = 1
1987th digit = 8
Give the factors of a 2−x 2 . A. 2a-2x B.(a+x)(a-x) a 2−x 2=( a+ x ) (a−x)

B. (a+x)(a-x)
C. (a+x)(a+x) College Theory of
164 MATH
D. 2x-2a Algebra Equations
Factor the expression x 2+ 6 x+ 8 as A. ( x +4 )( x +2 ) A. ( x +4 )( x +2 ) x 2+ 6 x+ 8=( x +4 ) ( x +2 )

completely as possible. B. ( x−4 ) ( x+ 2 )
C. ( x−4 ) ( x−2 ) College Theory of
165 D. ( x +6 ) ( x+2 ) MATH
Algebra Equations
Factor the expression A. 3 x ( x−3 )( x +2 ) D. 3 x ( x−3 )( x +2 ) 3 x 3−3 x 2−18 x =3 x (x 2−x−6)

3 2
3 x −3 x −18 x B. 3 x ( x +3 ) ( x+2 ) 3 x 3−3 x 2−18 x =3 x ( x−3 ) ( x+2 )
C. 3 x ( x−3 )( x−2 ) College Theory of
166 D. 3 x ( x−3 )( x +2 ) MATH
Algebra Equations
167 The equation of whose roots are the A. 5 x 2+ 3 x −2=0 A. 5 x 2+ 3 x −2=0

2 x2 −3 x −5=0 MATH College Quadratic
reciprocal of the roots of 2 B. 2 x 2+ 3 x −5=0 Algebra Equations
x 2−3 x−5=0 ( 2 x+2 ) ( x−2.5 ) =0
C. 3 x 2+ 3 x +2=0
D. 2 x 2+ 5 x−3=¿ 0 x=2.5
x=−1
Thus, the roots of the second equation are:
1
x 1= =0.4
2.5
1
x 2= =−1
−1
Solving for the second equation:
( x−0.4 )( x +1 )=0
x 2+ x−0.4 x−0.4=0
( x ¿¿ 2+0.6 x−0.4=0)5¿
5 x 2+3 x−2=0
In the equation x 2+ x=0 , one r oot is x A. -1 A.-1 x ( x +1 )=0

equal to. B. 5
C. ¼ x=0
College Quadratic
168 D. None of these MATH
x=−1 Algebra Equations
Solve for the value of “a” in the A. ± 2 A.± 2 a 8−17 a 4 + 16 = 0

equation a 8−17 a 4 + 16 = 0.
B.± 3 Let : x=a4 ∧x2=a8
C.± 4 x 2−17 x+ 16=0
D.± 5 Using the Quadratic formula:
2
17 ± √( 17 ) −4 ( 1 ) ( 16 )
x=
2
17 ±15 College Quadratic
169 x= MATH
2 Algebra Equations
Thus,
x 1=1 x 2=16
a 4=1 a 4=16
a=± 1a=± 2
170 Solve for the value of x that satisfies 5 −1 5 −1 6 x 2−7 x−5=0 MATH College Quadratic
A. ∨ A. ∨
the equation 6 x 2 – 7x 5 = 0. 3 2 3 2 Algebra Equations
Using the quadratic formula;
3 3
B. ∨¿ 2
7 ± √ ( 7 ) −4 ( 6 )(−5 )
2 8 x=
2( 6 )
7 −7
C. ∨
5 15 7 ±13
x=
12
3 3
D. ∨
5 4
5
Thus, x 1= ∧x 2=−1/2
3
Find the values of x in the equation 24 1 1 1 24 x 2 +5 x−1=0

2 A. ( ,1¿ D. ( ,− ¿
x + 5 x−1=0. 6 8 3
1 1 Using the quadratic formula;
B. ( , ¿
6 5 2
−5 ± √( 5 ) −4 ( 24 )(−1 )
1 1 x=
C. ( , ) 2 ( 24 )
2 5 College Quadratic
171 1 1 −5 ±11 MATH
D. ( ,− ¿ x= Algebra Equations
8 3 48
1
Thus, x 1= ∧x 2=−1/3
8
Determine k so that the equation 4 A.±3 B.±4 Note: There is only on solution to the equation (4
x 2+ kx + 1 =0 will have just one real x 2+ kx + 1 =0). If the discrimination (B2 – 4AC) is
B.±4
solution. equal to zero.
C.±5
D.±6
Where: A = 4: B = k & C = 1
College Quadratic
172 B2 – 4AC =0 MATH
Algebra Equations
k2 – 4 (4)(1) = 0
k2 = 16
k2 = ±4
Solve for x: 10 x 2+ ¿ 10x + 1 = 0 A. – 0.113, - 0.887 A. – 0.113, 10 x 2+ ¿ 10x + 1 = 0

B. - 0.331, - 0.788 - 0.887
C. -0.113, - 0.788 Using the quadratic formula:
D. – 0.311,- 0.887 2
−10 ± √( 10 ) −4 ( 10 ) (1)
x=
2(10) College Quadratic
173 MATH
−10 ±7.746 Algebra Equations
x=
20
Thus, x1 = - 0.887 and x2= - 0.113
174 If 1/3 and 3/2 are the roots of a A.6 x 2+ 7 x −3=0 A.6 x 2+ 7 x −3=0 1 −3 MATH College Quadratic
x 1= ∧x 2=
quadratic equation is 3 2 Algebra Equations
B.6 x 2+ 7 x −3=0
B
C.6 x 2−7 x +¿1 = 0 x 1 + x2 =
A
D.6 x 2−7 x+ 1=0 C
x 1 x 2=
A
1 −3 −B
3
+
1( )
=
A
1 −3 C
( )
3 2
=
A
7
B= A
6
−1
C= A
2
Substitute to the general quadratic equation:
Ax2 + Bx+C 2=0
Ax2 +( 76 A ) x +( −12 A )=0

( Ax + 76 Ax− 12 A=0) A6
2
6 x 2+ 7 x−3=0
Which of the following is a root of this A.0.6 C.-0.8 30x2 + 49x + 20 = 0

quadratic equation, 30 x 2+ 49 x + 20
B.-0.6
=0?
C.-0.8
Using the quadratic formula:
D.0.75
−49 ± √(49)2−4 ( 30 ) (20)
x=
2(30)
−49 ± 1
x= College Quadratic
175 60 MATH
Algebra Equations
Thus,
−49+1 −49−1
x 1= =−0.8∧x 2= =−0.833
60 60
176 What is the discriminant of the A.8 B.-16 4x2 – 8x + 5 = 0 MATH College Quadratic
equation 4 x 2=¿8x -5? Algebra Equations
B.-16
C.16
Where: A = 4; B = - 8 & C = 5
D.-8
Discriminant = B2 – 4AC
= (- 8)2 - 4(4)(5)
= - 16
Given the equation 3 x 2+ Bx + 12 = A. 4 D. -12 Note: The roots of the equation (3x2 + Bx + 12
0.What is the value of B so that the B. 8 = 0) are equal, if the discriminant (B2 – 4AC) is
roots of the equation are equal? C. 10
equal to zero.
D. -12
Where: A = 4; B = -8 & C = 5
Substitute: College Quadratic
177 MATH
B2 – 4AC = 0 Algebra Equations
B2 – 4(3) (12) = 0
B2 = 144
B = ± 12
Find the term involving y 5 in the A. 6480 x 10 y 5 C. 8064 x 10 y 5 Note: The term involving y5 is the 6th term of
expansion of (2 x 2+ y ¿ ¿10 B. 8064 x 5 y 5 the expansion (2x2 + y)10
C. 8064 x 10 y 5
D. 6480 x 5 y 5 6th term = nCr – 1 (2x2)n – r+ 1 (y)r – 1
Where: n = 10; r = 6
College Binomial
178 MATH
Algebra Theorem
6th term = 10C5 (2x2)5 y5
10 !
= (32 x ¿¿ 10) y 5 ¿
( 10−5 ) ! 5 !
6th term = 8064 x10y5
Find the 5th term of the expansion of ¿ A. 260 x 8 C.210 x 8 1 10
B. 5040 x 8 ( x2 +
x )
C. 210 x 8
r –1
420 x 8 1
D. 5th term = nCr – 1 (x2)n – r+ 1 ()
x
Where: n = 10; r = 5
179 4
1
5th term = 10C4 (x2)6 ()
x
10! 1
=
( 10−4 ) ! 4 ! ( )
x 12 4
x
5th term = 210 x8

In the expansion of ( x + 4y¿12, the A. 63, 360 B.126, 720 (x + 4y)12
numerical coefficient of the 55th term is , B. 126, 720
C. 506, 880
D. 253, 440
5th term = nCr – 1 (x)n – r+ 1 (4y)r – 1
Where: n = 12; r = 5
College Binomial
180 MATH
Algebra Theorem
5th term = 12C4 (x)8 (4y)4
12!
= x 8 ( 256 y 4 )
( 12−4 ) ! 4 !
5th term = 126, 720 x 8 y 4
What is the fourth term of the A. 1650 x 103 B.161700 x 103 (x + x2)100
expansion of ( x + x 2 ¿ 100 ? B. 161700 x 103
C. 167100 x 103
D. 167100 x 103 4th term = nCr – 1 (x2)n – r+ 1 (x2)r – 1
Where: n = 100; r =4
College Binomial
181 MATH
Algebra Theorem
4th term = 100C3 (x)97 (x2)3
10!
= x 97 ( x 6 )
( 100 – 3 ) ! 3!
4th term = 161, 700 x 103
What is the numerical coefficient of the A. 660 B.792 Coefficient of next term = (coefficient of PT)
term next to 495 x 8 y 4 ? B. 792 (Exponent of x)
C. 990
D. 100 (Exponent of y) + 1
495(8) College Binomial
182 Coefficient of next term = MATH
4+1 Algebra Theorem
= 792
183 Find the 6th term of the expansion of ( −6693 66339 1 16

MATH College Binomial
1
−3 ¿16
A.
256 a11
B .¿
12811 ( 2a
−3 ) Algebra Theorem
2a 66339
B.
12811
33669 n−r +1
1
C.
256 a11 6th term = nCr – 1 ( )
2a
(- 3)r – 1
39396
D.
128 a11
Where: n = 16; r = 6
11
1
th
6 term = 16C5 ( ) (- 3)
2a
5
16! 1
= (
( 16 – 5 ) ! 5! 2048 a 11
(−243 )
)
4368 (−243 ) 16
= +
2048 a11 16
66339
6th term =
128 a11
What is the coefficient of the term free D.625 Note: The term in the expansion (2x - 5y)4
of x of the expansion of ( ¿? A. 256 which is free of x is the last term or the 5th
B. 526
term.
C. 265
D. 625
5th term = nCr – 1 (2x)n – r+ 1 (- 5y)r – 1
Where: n = 4; r = 5 College Binomial

184 MATH
Algebra Theorem
5th term = 4C4 (2x)0 (- 5y)4

4!
= ( 1 ) ( 625 y 4 )
(4 – 4 )! 4 !
5th term = 625 y 4
Find the 6th term of (3 x−4 y)6 . A. −148,288 x3 y 5 D. −1,548,288 x3 y 5 (3x - 4y)8
B. −548 x 2 y 5
C. −154,2 8 x 3 y 5
D. −1,548,288 x3 y 5 6th term = nCr – 1 (3x)n – r+ 1 (- 4y)r – 1
Where: n = 8; r =6
College Binomial
185 MATH
6th term = 8C5 (3x)3 (- 4y)5 Algebra Theorem
8!
= ( 27 x 3 ) (−1024 y 5 )
( 8 – 5) ! 5 !
6th term = - 1, 548, 288 x3y5
186 What is the sum of the coefficients of A. 0 A.0 Note: To solve the sum of the coefficients of MATH College Binomial
the expansion of (2 x−1)20 ? B. 1 (2x - 1)20, substitute one (1) to x, calculate,
C. 2 then subtract a value of (- 1)20 from the
D. 3
result.
Algebra Theorem
Sum of the coefficients = [(2)(1) – 1]20 – (-1)20
=0
What is the sum of the coefficients of A. 0 B. 1 Note: To solve the sum of the coefficients of
the expansion of ( x + y−z )8 ? B. 1 (x + y -z)8, substitute one (1) to all the
C. 2
variables and calculate.
D. 3
College Binomial
187 MATH
Algebra Theorem
Sum of coefficients = (1 + 1 - 1)8 = 1
Find the value of log 8 48. A. 1.86 A. 1.86 log 10 48

B. 1.68 log 8 48= =1.86 Exponential
log 10 8
C. 1.78 College and
188 MATH
D. 1.98 Algebra Logarithmic
Functions
Evaluate the log 6 845=x . A. 3.76 A. 3.76 log 10 845
log 6 845= =3.76
B. 5.84 log 10 6
Exponential
C.4.48 College and
189 MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
D. 2.98
Functions
What is the value of log to base 10 of A. 10.9 C. 9.9 log 10 10003.3=3.3 log10 1000
1003.3? B. 99.9 = 9.9 Exponential
C. 9.9 College and
190 MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
D. 9.5
Functions
What is the value of (log 5 to the base A. 7.39 C. 3.79 log10 5 log 10 5
2) + (log 5 to the base 3)? log 2 5+log 3 5= +
B. 3.79 log 10 2 log10 3
Exponential
C. 3.97 = 3.79 College and
191 MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
D. 9.37
Functions
192 Find the value of log 4 (log 3 5). A. 1.460 B. 0.275 log 10 ( log 3 5 ) MATH College Exponential
log 4 ( log 3 5 )= Algebra and
B. 0.275 log 10 4
Logarithmic
C. 1.273 Functions
D. 0.165
log 10 5
¿
log 10
(
log 10 3 )
log 10 4
= 0.275
1 A. 1/n D. –n 1
Given: log 4 7=n . Find log 4 . log 4 =log 4 1−log 4 7
7 7
B. n
C. -1/n
Exponential
D. –n Note: Logarithm of 1 to any base is equal to College and
193 zero. MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
1 Functions
log 4 =0−log 4 7=−n
7
If log a 10=0.25 , what is the value of A. 2 B. 4 log a 10=0.25

log 10 a?
B. 4 log 10 10
=0.25 Exponential
C. 6 log 10 a
College and
194 MATH
D. 8 log 10 10 Algebra Logarithmic
log 10 a= =4
Functions
0.25
Given: log b y=2 x +log b x . which of A. y=b2 x D. y=xb 2 x log b y=2 x +log b x
the following is true?
B. y=2 xb log b y−log b x=2 x
2x log 10 y log 10 x
C. y= =2 x
b −
log 10 b log10 b Exponential
D. y=xb 2 x College and
195 log 10 y−log 10 x=2 x log 10 b MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
y Functions
log 10 =log 10 b 2 x
x
y=xb 2 x
Which value is equal to log to the base A. -7x A. -7x log e e−7 x =(−7 x ) log e e
e of e to the -7x power?
B. 10 to the -7x power = (-7x) (1) Exponential
C. 7 College and
196 = -7x MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
D. -7 log to the base 10
Functions
197 Log of the nth root of x equals log of x to logx logx 1

1
MATH College Exponential
A.
n
A.
n log √n x=log (x ) n = log x
1/n power and also equal to: n Algebra and
B. n log x Logarithmic
Functions
1
log ⁡( x ¿ the power )
C. n
n
D. ( n−1 ) logx
log (MN) is equal to: A. log M-N D. log M + log N log MN =log M + log N
B. log M+N Exponential
C. N log M College and
198 MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
D. log M + log N
Functions
A. logx−logy+logz B. log [x /( y + z )]
What expression is equivalent to log(x)
– log(y+z)?
B. log [x /( y + z )]
log( x )−log ( y + z )=log ( y+x z ) Exponential
C. logx−logy−logz College and
199 MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
D. logy+ log ⁡(x + z) Functions
5 A. 2560 B. 16 5
Given: log b 1024= find b. log b 1024=
2 2
B. 16
C. 4
log 10 1024 5
=
log 10 b 2
D. 2 Exponential
log 10 1024 College and
200 log 10 b= MATH
2.5 Algebra Logarithmic
Functions
log 10 b=1.204
b = 16
Given: log 3 ( x ¿¿ 2−8 x )=2 ¿. Find x. A. -1 C. -1 and 9 log 3 ( x 2−8 x )=2

B. 9
log 10 ( x 2−8 x )
C. -1 and 9 =2
log 10 3
D. 1 and -9 2
log 10 ( x 2−8 x )=2 log 10 3=log10 ( 3 )
Exponential
log 10 ( x 2−8 x )=log 10 9
College and
201 MATH
2
x −8 x=9 Algebra Logarithmic
Functions
x 2−8 x−9=0
(x + 1) (x - 9) = 0
x = -1
x=9
202 Solve for the value of x in the following A. 12 D. 10 x 3 log x =100 x MATH College Exponential
equation: x 3 logx =100 x . B. 8
C. 30 Take logarithm on both sides:
D. 10
log x 3 log x =log 100 x
3 (log x) (log x) = log 100 + log x

3 (log x)2 - log x -2 = 0
(3 (log x) + 2) (log x - 1) = 0
Equating factors to zero:

and
3 log x + 2 = 0 Algebra Logarithmic
Functions
3 log x = -2
−2
log x=
3
x = 0.215 (absurb)
log x – 1 = 0
log x = 1
x = 10
Given: A. 2 B. 3 log 6 + x log 4 = log 4 + log (32 + 4x)

x
log 6+ xlog 4=log 4+ log ⁡(32+4 ). FindB.
x .3
log 6 + log 4x = log 4 + log (32 + 4x)
C. 4
log (6) (4x) = log (4) (32 + 4x)
D. 6
(6) (4x) = (4) (32 + 4x)
(6) (4x) = (4) (32) + (4) ( 4x)
2 (4x) = 128 Exponential
x
4 = 64 College and
203 MATH
Algebra Logarithmic
Functions
Take logarithm on both sides.
log 4x = log 64
x log 4 = log 64
x=log ⁡64 /log ⁡4
x=3
if log of 2 to the base 2 plus log of x to A. 4 C. 2 log 2 2+log 2 x=2
the base 2 is equal to 2, then the value
of x is, B. -2 log 10 2 log 10 x
+ =2
C. 2 log 10 2 log 10 2
D. -1 log 10 x
1+ =2 Exponential
log 10 2
College and
204 log 10 x MATH
=1 Algebra Logarithmic
log 10 2 Functions
log 10 x=log 10 2
x=2
Find the value of x if log 12 x=2. A. 144 A. 144 log 12 x=2

B. 414 Exponential
x = 122
College and
205 C. 524 MATH
x = 144 Algebra Logarithmic
D. 425 Functions
Solve for the value of x: A. 379.65 C. 397.56 6

log 2 x3 + log =6.278
B. 365.97 x
6
log 2 x3 + log =6.278 C. 397.56
x D. 356.79 log 2 x3 + log 6−log x=6.278
log 2 x3 −log x=6.278−log 6 Exponential

2x3 College and
206 log =5.49984 MATH
x Algebra Logarithmic
Functions
log 2 x2 =5.49984
2 x2 =a ntilog 5.49984
207 The width of a rectangle is 1 m less A. 12.165 D.13.651 A=(length)(width) MATH College Exponential 15
than twice the length. If the area of B. 13.156 Algebra and
the rectangle is 100 m2 what are the C. 13.165 100=(L)(2L−1) Logarithmic
dimensions of the rectangle? D. 13.651
Functions
100=2 L3−L
We are dealing with a rectangle and so

having a negative length doesn’t make
much sense. Therefore, the first solution
to the quadratic equation can’t be the
length of the rectangle.
This means that the length of the
rectangle must be 7.3255 m and the
width of the rectangle is then
2(7.3255)−1=13.651m
Two cars start out at the same spot. A. 8.781 B.8.871
One car starts to drive north at 40 mph B. 8.871
and 3 hours later the second car starts C. 5.871
driving to the east at 60 mph. How long D. 5.781
after the first car starts driving does it
take for the two cars to be 500 miles
apart?
College Quadratic
208 MATH 15
Algebra Equations
209 Two people can paint a house in 14 A. 27.0357 hours A.27.0357 hours MATH College Quadratic 15
hours. Working individually one of the B. -1.0357 hours Algebra Equations
people takes 2 hours more than it takes C. 29.0357 hours
the other person to paint the house. D. 29.0537 hours
How long would it take each person
working individually to paint the house?
Evaluate: u2−5 u−14=0 A. 7 and 2 B. 7 and -2 u2−5 u−14=0
B. 7 and -2
C. -7 and -2 ( u+2 ) ( u−7 )=0
D. -7 and 2 u=7 College Quadratic
210 MATH
Algebra Equations
u=−2
Evaluate: x 2+ 15 x=−50 A. -5 and 10 B. -5 and -10 x 2+ 15 x +50=0

B. -5 and -10 ( x +5 ) ( x +10 ) =0
C. 5 and 10 x=−5 College Quadratic
211 MATH
Algebra Equations
D. 5 and -10 x=−10
Evaluate: 12 x2=25 x A. -12 and 25/12 C. 0 and 25/12 12 x2−25 x=0

B. 12 and -25/12 x ( 12 x−25 ) =0
C. 0 and 25/12 x=0 College Quadratic
212 MATH
D. 0 and -25/12 25 Algebra Equations
x=
12
213 Evaluate: x 4 −2 x 3−3 x 2=0 A. x = 0,3,1 B. x = 0,3,-1 x 2 (x 2−2 x−3)=0 MATH College Quadratic
B. x = 0,3,-1
Algebra Equations
x 2 (x−3)(x+1)=0
C. x = 0,-3,1 x=0
D. x = 0,-3,-1 x=3
x=−1
Evaluate: t 5=9 t 3 A. x = 0,3,3 B. x = 0,3,-3 t 2−9 t 3=0
B. x = 0,3,-3 t 3 (t 2 −9)=0
C. x = 0,-3,3
t 3 (t−3)(t+3)=0 College Quadratic
214 D. x = 0,-3,-3 MATH
x=0 Algebra Equations
x=3
x=−3
w2−10 A. 4 and -3 A.4 and -3

Evaluate: w−3= +w-4 B. 4 and 3
w +2
C. -4 and 3
D. -4 and -3
College Quadratic
215 MATH
Algebra Equations
4 z 5 6 z +5 A. 0 and 1/3 C. 0 and ¼

Evaluate: + =
z+1 z z 2+ z B. 0 and – 1/3
C. 0 and ¼
D. 0 and – ¼
College Quadratic
216 MATH
Algebra Equations
217 2 x−7 5 x +8 A. x = 4 and 5 D. x = -4 and -5 MATH College Quadratic

Evaluate: x +1= -
x+5 x+5 Algebra Equations
B. x = 4 and -5
C. x = -4 and 5
D. x = -4 and -5
If 16 is 4 more than 4x, find 5x-1. A. 14 A.14 16+4x+4
B. 3
C. 12 x=3
D. 5 5x-1=5(3)-1 College Worded
218 MATH
Algebra Problems
5x-1=14
7>5 is ______________________ a) linear inequality c) numerical Since here numbers are compared with
b) quadratic inequality inequality inequality sign so, it is called numerical College
219 c) numerical inequality MATH Inequalities
inequality. Algebra
d) literal inequality
x>5 is _____________________ a) double inequality d) literal inequality Since a variable ‘x’ is compared with
b) quadratic inequality number ‘5’ with inequality sign so it is College
220 c) numerical inequality MATH Inequalities
called literal inequality. Algebra
d) literal inequality
ax + b > 0 is _____________________ a) double inequality d) linear inequality Since it has highest power of x ‘1’ and has
b) quadratic inequality inequality sign so, it is called linear
c) numerical inequality inequality.
d) linear inequality It is not numerical inequality as it does College
221 not have numbers on both sides of MATH Inequalities
Algebra
inequality.
It does not have two inequality signs so it
is not double inequality.
ax2+bx+c > 0 is a) double inequality b) quadratic Since it has highest power of x ‘2’ and has
_____________________ b) quadratic inequality inequality inequality sign so, it is called quadratic
c) numerical inequality inequality.
d) linear inequality It is not numerical inequality as it does College
232 not have numbers on both sides of MATH Inequalities
Algebra
inequality.
It does not have two inequality signs so it
is not double inequality.
If Ram has x rupees and he pay a) x ≥ 10 d) x ≥ 50 Amount left is at least 10 rupees i.e.
40 rupees to shopkeeper then b) x ≤ 10 amount left ≥ 10.
find range of x if amount of c) x ≤ 50 x-40 ≥ 10 => x ≥ 50. College
233 money left with Ram is at least 10 d) x ≥ 50 MATH Inequalities
Algebra
rupees is given by inequation
__________________
234 If Ram has x rupees and he pay a) x ≥ 10 c) x ≤ 50 Amount left is at most 10 rupees i.e. MATH College Inequalities
40 rupees to shopkeeper then b) x ≤ 10 amount left ≤ 10. Algebra
find range of x if amount of c) x ≤ 50 x-40 ≤ 10 => x ≤ 50.
money left with Ram is at most d) x ≥ 50
10 rupees is given by inequation
__________________
If x>7 then which is impossible? a) x>4 b) x<6 x>7 and 7>4 => x>7>4 => x>4.
b) x<6 If x>7 then x cannot be less than 6. College
235 c) x>9 If x=11 then x>7 and x>9. MATH
Algebra
Inequalities
d) x<14 If x=11 then x>7 and x<14.
If x>7 then -x>-7 is __________ a) possible b) certainly false If we multiply by negative number on
b) certainly false both sides of inequality then sign of College
236 c) certainly true inequality will change i.e. if x>7 then (-1) x MATH
Algebra
Inequalities
d) depend on x < (-1)7 => -x<-7.
If x is a positive integer and a) {0,1,2,3,4,5} c) {1,2,3,4} 20x<100

20x<100 then find solution set of b) {1,2,3,4,5} Dividing by 20 on both sides, x< (100/20) College
237 x. c) {1,2,3,4} => x<5 MATH
Algebra
Inequalities
d) {0,1,2,3,4} Since x is a positive integer so x = 1,2,3,4.
If x is a natural number and a) {0,1,2,3,4,5} b) {1,2,3,4,5} 20x≤100

20x≤100 then find solution set of b) {1,2,3,4,5} Dividing by 20 on both sides, x ≤ (100/20)
x. c) {1,2,3,4} => x≤5 College
238 MATH Inequalities
d) {0,1,2,3,4} Since x is a natural number so x = Algebra
1,2,3,4,5.
If x is a whole number and a) {0,1,2,3,4,5} a) {0,1,2,3,4,5} 10x≤50

10x≤50 then find solution set of b) {1,2,3,4,5} Dividing by 10 on both sides, x ≤ (50/10)
x. c) {1,2,3,4} => x≤5 College
d) {0,1,2,3,4} Since x is a whole number so x = Algebra
0,1,2,3,4,5.
If 2x+1 > 5 then which is true? a) x>4 c) x>2 2x+1>5

b) x<4 =>2x>5-1 College
240 c) x>2 MATH Inequalities
=>2x>4 => x>2. Algebra
d) x<2
If x-1>-x+7 then which is true? a) x>4 a) x>4 x-1>-x+7

b) x<4 =>2x>8 => x>4. College
241 c) x>2 MATH Inequalities
Algebra
d) x<2
Rahul obtained 20 and 25 marks a) 60 d) 45 Average is at least 30 marks.

in first two tests. Find the b) 35 Let x be the marks in 3rd test. Work Problem
minimum marks he should get in c) 180 Average = (20+25+x)/3 ≥30 College
242 MATH and
the third test to have an average d) 45 =>45+x≥90 => x≥90-45 => x≥45. Algebra
Inequalities
of at least 30 marks. Minimum marks in 3rd test should be 45.
243 Find all pairs of consecutive odd a) (5,7) a) (5,7) Let two numbers be x and x+2. MATH College Work Problem
positive integers both of which b) (3,5), (5,7) x + x+2 >10 => 2x>8 => x>4 Algebra and
are smaller than 8 such that their c) (3,5), (5,7), (7,9) and x<8 Inequalities
sum is more than 10. d) (5,7), (7,9) and x+2<8 => x<6.
4<x<6 => x can be 5.
For x =5, x+2=7
So, Pairs of odd consecutive positive
integers are (5,7).
The longest side of a triangle is 2 a) 7 d) 13 Let shortest side be x. Then longest side
times the shortest side and the b) 9 = 2x.
third side is 4 cm shorter than c) 11 Third side = 2x-4.
the longest side. If the perimeter d) 13 Given, perimeter of triangle is at least 61 Work Problem
College
244 of the triangle is at least 61 cm, cm MATH and
Algebra
find the minimum length of the Inequalities
=>x+2x+2x-4 ≥ 61 => 5x≥65 = x≥13.
shortest side.
Minimum length of the shortest side is 13
cm.
2x+y>5. Which of the following a) (1,1) d) (2,2) 2x+y>5

will satisfy the given equation? b) (1,2) (1,1) x=1 and y=1 gives 2(1)+1>5 =>3>5
c) (2,1) which is false.
d) (2,2) (1,2) x=1 and y=2 gives 2(1)+2>5 =>4>5
which is false. College
(2,1) x=2 and y=1 gives 2(2)+1>5 =>5>5 Algebra
which is false.
(2,2) x=2 and y=2 gives 2(2)+2>5 =>6>5
which is true.
Inequations involved in the given a) 2x+y≥6, x≥0, y≥0 d) 2x+y≤6, x≥0, y≥0 Since region involves 1st quadrant so x≥0,
region are____________ b) 2x+y>6, x≥0, y≥0 y≥0.
c) 2x+y<6, x≥0, y≥0 Two points on line are (0,6) and (3,0).
d) 2x+y≤6, x≥0, y≥0 (y-6)/(0-6) = (x-0)/(3-0)
College
246 =>(y-6)/(-6) = x/3 MATH
Algebra
Inequalities
=>y-6=-2x => 2x+y=6
2x+y≤6 since (0,0) should also satisfy.
So, 2x+y≤6, x≥0, y≥0.
Inequations involved in the given a) 2x+3y>6 c) 2x+3y≥6 (0,2) and (3,0) are two points on line.
region are____________ b) 2x+3y<6 (y-2)/(0-2) = (x-0)/(3-0)
c) 2x+3y≥6 =>(y-2)/(-2) = x/3
d) 2x+3y≤6 =>3y-6 = -2x => 2x+3y = 6
College
247 Since (0,0) does not satisfy 2x+3y = 6 so, MATH Inequalities
Algebra
2x+3y≥6.
248 y<-2 involves region a) above dotted line y=-2 b) below dotted y<-2 does not satisfy (0,0) so, region is MATH College Inequalities
are____________ b) below dotted line y=-2 line y=-2 below y = -2. Algebra
c) above complete line y=-2 Since only inequality sign given, so dotted
d) below complete line y=-2 line y = -2.
3x-6 ≥0 are____________ a) right side with dotted x=2 c) right side with 3x-6 ≥ 0 => x ≥ 2.
b) left side with dotted x=2 complete line x=2 (0,0) does not satisfy te equation so
c) right side with complete region is right side of x=2 with complete
line x=2 line x=2 due to presence of equality sign
d) left side with complete along with inequality sign.
line x=2
College
Algebra
IQ of a person is given by the a) (9,16) d) [4,12] IQ =(MA/CA) × 100

formula b) [9,16] =>MA = IQ * CA /100. Given, CA=10 years
IQ =(MA/CA) × 100, where MA is c) (4,12) 40≤ IQ ≤120
mental age and CA is d) [4,12] => 40*CA ≤ IQ*CA ≤ 120*CA College
250 chronological age. If 40 ≤ IQ ≤ MATH Inequalities
=> 40*10 ≤ IQ*CA ≤ 120*10 Algebra
120 for a group of 10 years old
=> 40∗10100≤IQ∗CA100≤120∗10100
children, find the range of their
=> 4 ≤ MA ≤ 12.
mental age.
A solution is to be kept between a) [15°, 20°] c) [25°, 30°] F = 9/5 C + 32°

77° F and 86° F. What is the b) [20°, 25°] C=(F-32°)*5/9
range in temperature in degree c) [25°, 30°] 77° ≤ F ≤ 86°
Celsius (C) if the Celsius / d) [30°, 35°] => 77°-32° ≤ F-32° ≤ 86° -32° College
Fahrenheit (F) conversion => 45° ≤ F-32° ≤ 54° Algebra
formula is given by F = 9/5 C +
=>45o*5/9 ≤ (F-32°) *5/9 ≤ 54°*5/9
32°?
=>25° ≤ C ≤ 30°.
252 What is the coefficient of x2y2 in (x a) 1 a) 1 We know that (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2 MATH College Binomial
+ 1)2 . (x + 1)3? b) 5 (a + b)3 = a3 + 3ab2 + 3a2b + b2 Algebra Theorem
c) 2 Using these formulae, we get
d) 10 P(x) = (x2 + 2xy + y2)(x3 + 3xy2 + 3x2y + y2)
P(x) = 3xy4 + 9x2y3 + 10x3y2 + 5x4y + x5 + y4 +
2xy3 + x2y2
The coefficient of x2y2 in (x + 1)2 . (x + 1)3 is
1.
What is the remainder when 848 is a) 4 c) 1 858 can be written as (82)24.

divided by 63? b) 2 848 = (64)24
c) 1 848 = (63 + 1)24
d) 7
We know that (60 + 1)24 = (24Cr
College Binomial
253 63 1 )
24 – r r MATH
Algebra Theorem
= 24C0 6324 40 + 24C1 6323 41 +….
+24C23 631 423 + 24C24 630 124
= 63 x k + 1
Therefore, the remainder will be 1.
What is the remainder when a) 10 d) 16 4103 = 4 x 4102

4103 is divided by 17? b) 14 4103 = 4 x (42)51
c) 13 4103 = 4 x (16)51
d) 16 4103 = 4 x (17 – 1)51
4103 = 4 x Σr=51r=0(51Cr 1724 – r (-1)r College Binomial
254 4103 = 4 x [51C0 1751 (-1)0 + 51C1 1751 (-1)1 +…. MATH
Algebra Theorem
+ 51C50 171 (-1)50 + 51C51 170 (-1)51]
4103 = 4 x 17 x k – 1
The remainder = 17 – 1
Remainder = 16.
What is the integral part of (√3 + a) 1558 c) 1552

1)8? b) 1551
c) 1552 Whenever, r is an even number, 8 – r will
d) 1556 also be even. Then √3 will also have an
even power and thereby be integral.
College Binomial
255 Integral parts = 8C0 (√3)0 + 8C2 (√3)2 + MATH
Algebra Theorem
8C4 (√3)4 + 8C6 (√3)6 + 8C8 (√3)8
Integral parts = 1 + 28 x 3 + 70 x 9 + 28 x
27 + 1 x 81
Integral part = 1552.
What is the expansion of (x + The expansion can be done using

y)1000? binomial theorem.
(x + y)1000 = 1000C0 x1000 y0 + 1000C1 x999 y1 +…. College Binomial
256 + 1000C999 x1 y999 + 1000C1000 x0 y1000 MATH
Algebra Theorem
This can also be written as,
(x + y)1000 = Σr=1000r=0(100Cr x1000 – r yr).
What is the real part of (11 + i)3? a) 1331 c) 1328 (11 + i)3 = 113 + 3.112.i +3.i2.11 +i3
b) 1332 = 1331 + 363i – 3 – i
257 c) 1328 = 1328 + 365i.
d) 1329
258 What are the coefficients of the a) 2 b) 1 The coefficient of the first term and last MATH College Binomial
first and the last term of (a + b)n? b) 1 term is same. The first term is nC1 an and Algebra Theorem
c) Coefficients depend on n the last term is nC0 bn unless, a and b are
d) 3 numbers that change the value of the
coefficient.
What is the remainder when a) 4 a) 4 The powers of four follow the given
(4)2n + 1 is divided by 5? b) 1 order:
c) 2 41 = 4
d) 3 42 = 16
43 = 64
44 = 256 College Binomial
259 MATH
45 = 1024 and so on. Algebra Theorem
Odd powers of 4, have the number 4 in
the units place. When 5 divides the
nearest ten, 4 will be obtained as the
remainder each time.
What is the expansion of the a) x2 + y2 + 4 d) x2y2 + 4xy + 4 (a + b)2 can be expanded using binomial
series (xy + 2)2? b) xy2 + 4 +2xy theorem to get:
c) x2y2 + 2xy + 4 (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2 College Binomial
260 d) x2y2 + 4xy + 4 Here, a = xy and b = 2 MATH
Algebra Theorem
Therefore, (xy + 2)2 = (xy)2 + 2(xy)(2) + (2)2
(xy + 2)2 = x2y2 + 4xy + 4.
What is the answer of a) (x – y) (x + y)-2 c) (x + y) (x – y)-1 x2 + y2 + 2xy is the expansion of (x + y)2
b) (x + y) (x – y)-2 x2 – y2 can be written as (x – y)(x + y)
c) (x + y) (x – y)-1 College Binomial
261 MATH
d) (x – y) (x + y)-1 Algebra Theorem
1 2 Using binomial theorem we know that (a

a) 9 b) 9
2 3 + b)3 = a3 + 3ab2 + 3a2b + b3
What is the value of 2
b) 9 Therefore, (7 + 2)3 = 73 + 23 + (3 x 7 x 22) +
3
1 (3 x 2 x 72)
c) 9 (9)3 = 73 + 23 + 84 + (3 x 2 x 72)
3
1 729 = 73 + 23 + 84 + 294
d) 9
4 73 + 23 + 84 = 435
Also 72 – 22 = (7 – 2)(7 + 2) College Binomial
262 MATH
72 – 22 = (5)(9) Algebra Theorem
72 – 22 = 45
263 What is the value of a) 1 d) 1/50 The numerator when simplified is of the MATH College Binomial
b) 1/200 form (101 – 99)3 Algebra Theorem
c) 1/100
d) 1/50 The denominator can be simplified as
(101 – 99)(101 + 99)
When we substitute in the numerator
and denominator we get (2 x 2 x 2) / (2 x
200)
= 1/50.
What is the quotient when x4 + a) (x + y)3 a) (x + y)3 Using binomial expansions properties,
4x3y + 6x2y + 4xy3 + y4 is divided by b) x2 + y2 x4 + 4x3y + 6x2y + 4xy3 + y4 can be written
(x + y)? c) (x + y)2 as
d) (x + y) = 4C0x4y0 + 4C1x3y1 + 4C2x2y2 + 4C3x1y2 + College Binomial
264 MATH
4C4x0y4 Algebra Theorem
= (x + y)4
When divided by (x + y), we get (x + y)3.
What is the real part of (9 + 3i)2? a) 81 d) 72 Using binomial theorem (9 + 3i)2 = 81 +

b) 90 54i + 9i2
c) 54 We know that i2 = –1 College Binomial
265 d) 72 Therefore, (9 + 3i)2 = 81 + 54i – 9 MATH
Algebra Theorem
(9 + 3i)2 = 72 + 54i
Real part = 72.
What is the general term of (x – a) x – yCr (xxy – r . yr) c) xyCr (xxy – r . -yr) The general term of a binomial series is
y)xy? given by nCr an – r br.
b) xyCr (xx – y – r . -yr)
Here a = x, b = -y and n = xy College Binomial
266 c) xyCr (xxy – r . -yr) MATH
Algebra Theorem
Therefore the general term is given
d) x – yCr (xx – y – r . yr)
by xyCr (xxy – r . -yr).
What is the value of n, if the a) –2 b) 3 Coefficient of the second term of (x –

coefficients of the second term of b) 3 y)3 is 3C1 and the coefficient of the third
(x – y)3 is equal to the third term c) 4 term of the expansion (x + y)n is nC2.
of the expansion (x + y)n? d) 5
College Binomial
267 MATH
Algebra Theorem
6 = n2 – n
n2 – n – 6 = 0
n2 – 3n + 2n – 6 = 0
(n – 3) (n + 2) = 0
n = 3, – 2
Since n cannot be negative, n = 3.
268 Which term will be the middle a) (n + 1)th term a) (n + 1)th term Clearly 2n is an even number and the MATH College Binomial
term of (xyz – x)2n? b) (n + 2)th term binomial has 2n + 1 terms. Algebra Theorem
c) nth term The middle term for a binomial with even
d) (n – 1)th term power, is the term equal to (n/2 + 1)
where n is number of terms.
In this case, (2n/2 + 1) = n + 1.
What is the middle term of (4 + a) 11240 x2 b) 10240 x3 The middle term will be the 4th term
2x)6? b) 10240 x3 4th term = 6C3 (4)6 – 3(2x)3 College Binomial
269 c) 12240 x4 = 20 (64) (8x3) MATH
Algebra Theorem
d) 10340 x4 = 10240 x3
What is the middle term of (x2 + a) 3x4 a) 3x4 Since the power is odd, there will be even
x)3? b) 6x4 number of terms and two middle terms.
c) 4x4
d) 3x6
College Binomial
270 MATH
Therefore, r = 2 and r = 1. Algebra Theorem
When r = 2, 3C2 (x2)3 – 2(x)2 = 3x4
When r = 1, 3C1 (x2)3 – 1(x)1 = 3x5
Which of the following values of a) 6, 7 or 8 c) 7, 8 or 9 If n is the number of terms and is even,

n are possible, if the middle term b) 7, 8 or 10
then the middle term is the term.
of (x + 3y)n is the fifth term. c) 7, 8 or 9
Else if n is the number of terms and is
d) 8, 9 or 10
odd, there are two middle terms which
are the term
College Binomial
271 MATH
Algebra Theorem
What is the even value of n, if the a) 12 a) 12 If 2n – 3 is even, then the middle term is
middle term of (a + b)2n – 3 is 11? b) 10
c) 20 the . Else if 2n – 3 is odd,
d) 22 there are two middle terms which are the
and the
College Binomial
272 MATH
Algebra Theorem
273 What is the value of n if the a) 33 c) 35 Clearly (2n + 1) is an odd number. MATH College Binomial
middle term (x + 2y)2n + 1 is the b) 34 Therefore this is a case of binomial with Algebra Theorem
19th term? c) 35 an odd power.
d) 38 For a binomial expansion with odd
power, there are two middle terms.
If the general term is 91C2 x89, what a) (x)91 c) (x – 1)91 The general term of an expansion
is the expansion? b) (x – 2)90 is nCr xn – r yr.
c) (x – 1)91 Clearly here n is 91 and the first term is
d) (x + 1)90
x raised to the power 89.
The second term is raised to power 2. College Binomial
274 MATH
Algebra Theorem
y2 = 1
y = +1 or -1
Therefore the expansion can either be
(x + 1)91 or (x – 1)91.
What is the middle term of (xyz + a) 80C41 (xyz)41 (3)39 b) 80C40 (xyz)40 (3)40 Since the power is even, there are odd
3)80? b) 80C40 (xyz)40 (3)40 number of terms.
c) 80C39 (xyz)39 (3)40
The middle term is the
d) 80C41 (xyz)41 (3)40
College Binomial
275 MATH
Algebra Theorem
What is the coefficient of the a) 7C3 a) 7C3 Since the middle term is the fourth term
middle term of (z + y)3x, if 3x is b) 6C2
Considering 3x to be even,
considered to be even and the c) 6C3 College Binomial
276 MATH
middle term is the 4th term? d) 7C2 Algebra Theorem
What is the fourth term of (x – a) 125 96C3 x93 y3 a) 125 96C3 x93 y3 Tr + 1 = nCr xn – r yr

5y)96? b) 625 96C3 x93 y4 Here first term is 4 and second term is
c) 625 96C4 x92 y4 5y.
d) 125 96C4 x92 y4 n = 96 College Binomial
277 MATH
r=3 Algebra Theorem
Therefore, Tr + 1 = 96C3 x96 – 3 (5y)3
= 125 96C3 x93 y3
278 If, (a + 1)x2 + 2(a+1)x + (a – 2) = 0, a) (-∞, ∞) b) (-1, ∞) For, real and distinct roots, D > 0 MATH College Quadratic
then, for what parameter of ‘a’ b) (-1, ∞) Where, D = b2 – 4ac Algebra Equation
the given equation have real and c) [-1, ∞) In the equation, (a + 1)x2 + 2(a+1)x + (a –
distinct roots? d) (-1, 1) 2) = 0
D = [2(a+1)]2 – 4 (a + 1)(a – 2)
= 4a2 + 4 + 8a – 4{a2 – 2a + a – 2}
= 4a2 + 4 + 8a – 4a2 + 4 a + 8 > 0
=> 12a + 12 > 0
=> 12a > -12
=> a > -1
Therefore, a € (-1, ∞)
If, (a + 1)x2 + 2(a+1)x + (a – 2) = 0, a) (-∞, -1) d) Not possible For, equal roots, D = 0
then, for what parameter of ‘a’ b) [-1, ∞) Where, D = b2 – 4ac
the given equation have equal c) (0, 1) In the equation, (a + 1)x2 + 2(a+1)x + (a –
roots? d) Not possible 2) = 0
D = [2(a+1)]2 – 4 (a + 1)(a – 2)
= 4a2 + 4 + 8a – 4{a2 – 2a + a – 2}
= 4a2 + 4 + 8a – 4a2 + 4 a + 8 > 0 College Quadratic
279 MATH
=> 12a + 12 = 0 Algebra Equation
=> 12a = -12
=> a = -1
So, from here it is clear that a = -1 is not
possible because the equation is
becoming linear.
If, (a + 1)x2 + 2(a+1)x + (a – 2) = 0, a) (-∞, -1) a) (-∞, -1) For, imaginary roots, D > 0
then, for what parameter of ‘a’ b) (-1, ∞) Where, D = b2 – 4ac
the given equation have c) (-1, 1) In the equation, (a + 1)x2 + 2(a+1)x + (a –
imaginary roots? d) (-∞, ∞) 2) = 0
D = [2(a+1)]2 – 4 (a + 1)(a – 2) Quadratic
= 4a2 + 4 + 8a – 4{a2 – 2a + a – 2} College
280 MATH Equation and
= 4a2 + 4 + 8a – 4a2 + 4 a + 8 < 0 Algebra
Inequalities
=> 12a + 12 < 0
=> 12a < -12
=> a < -1
Therefore, a € (-∞, -1)
If x1, x2 are real roots of ax2 – x + a a) (1 – 5a)/ a2 < 0 a) (1 – 5a)/ a2 < 0 |x1 – x2| < 1
= 0. Then, find the set of all b) (1 – 5a)/ a2 = 0 = (x1 – x2)2 < 1 Quadratic
values of parameter ‘a’ for which c) (1 – 5a)/ a2 > 0 = (x1 + x2)2 – 4 x1 x2 -1 < 0 College
|x1 – x1| < 1? d) (1 – 5a)/ a < 0 = (1/a)2 – 4 – 1 < 0 Algebra
Inequalities
= (1 – 5a)/a2 < 0.
282 What is the value of x if (a + 2b – a) 1/2 b) 1/4 If the coefficients of (x2 + x + c) = 0, then MATH College Quadratic
3c)x2 + (b + 2c – 3a)x + (c + 2a – b) 1/4 x will always be = 1 Algebra Equation
3b) = 0 where a, b, c are in A.P? c) 2/3 Therefore, here, (a + 2b – 3c) + (b + 2c –
d) 3/4 3a) + (c + 2a – 3b) = 0
So, x = 1.
As, one of its root is 1 so, we will calculate
the other one.
As, a, b, c are in A.P so,
b = (a + c)/2
Thus, product of the roots αβ = (c + 2a –
3b)/(a + 2b – 3c)
As, a root say α = 1, then,
β = (c + 2a – 3(a + c)/2) / (a + 2(a + c)/2 –
3c)
We get the value of β = 1/4
What will be the value of f(x) if, a) Natural Number c) Integer f(x) = Ax2 + Bx + C = 0
2A, A + B, C are integers and f(x) = b) Unpredictable So, f(x) = Ax2 + (A + B)x – Ax + C
Ax2 + Bx + C = 0? c) Integer = Ax2 – Ax + (A + B)x + C College Quadratic
283 MATH
d) Complex Number = 2Ax(x – 1)/2 + (A + B)x + C Algebra Equation
Therefore, f(x) is an integer.
What will be the sum of the real a) Equal to 5 d) Does not exist Since, x2, 5|x| and 6 are positive,
roots of the equation x2 + 5|x| + b) Equal to 10 So, x2 + 5|x| + 6 = 0 does not have any College Quadratic
284 6 = 0? c) Equal to -5 real root MATH
Algebra Equation
d) Does not exist Therefore, sum does not exist.
What is the number of solution(s) a) 2 a) 2 We have |√x – 2| + √x(√x – 4) + 2 = 0,

of the equation |√x – 2| + √x(√x – b) 4 |√x – 2| + (√x)2 – 4√x + 2 = 0
4) + 2 = 0? c) No solution |√x – 2| + |√x -2|2 – 2 = 0 College Quadratic
285 MATH
d) Infinitely many solutions |√x – 2| = -2, 1 Algebra Equation
Thus, √x – 2 = +1, -1 or x = 1, 9
Which is the largest negative a) -4 d) -2 By wavy curve method

integer which satisfies (x2 – 1)/(x – b) -3 (x2 – 1)/(x – 2)(x – 3) > 0
2)(x – 3)? c) -1 So, x = -1, 1, 2, 3 Quadratic
College
286 d) -2 Thus, x € (-∞, -1) ∪ (1, 2) ∪ (3, ∞) MATH Equation and
Algebra
Inequalities
Therefore, the largest negative integer is
-2.
Which one is the complete set of a) (1, ∞) d) (1, 0) ∪ (1, ∞) If, x2 > 1, then x + 1 > 0
values of x satisfying log x2 (x + 1) b) (-1, 0) – {0} So, x > 0
> 0? c) (-1, 1) – {0} x € (1, ∞) Quadratic
College
287 d) (1, 0) ∪ (1, ∞) If, 0 < x < 1, the 0 < x + 1 < 1 MATH Equation and
Algebra
Inequalities
x € (-1, 0)
Thus, x € (1, ∞) ∪ (1, ∞)
What is the set of values of p for a) (-∞, 0) b) (0, 1) Since the roots of the given equation are
which the roots of the equation b) (0, 1) of opposite sing,
3x2 + 2x + p(p – 1) = 0 are of c) (1, ∞) So, products f the roots < 0
opposite sign? d) (0, ∞) p(p – 1) / 3 < 0 Quadratic
College
288 p(p – 1) < 0 MATH Equation and
Algebra
Inequalities
0<p<1
For real and distinct roots ½ – √21/ 6 < p
< ½ + √21/6
289 For what value of θ, 1 lies a) 2nπ + π/6 < θ < 2nπ + a) 2nπ + π/6 < θ < Let, f(x) = 3x2 – 3sinθ x – 2cos2θ MATH College Quadratic
between the roots of the 5π/6 2nπ + 5π/6 The coefficient of x2 > 0
quadratic equation 3x2 – 3sinθ x – b) 2nπ + π/3 < θ < 2nπ + f(1) < 0
2cos2θ = 0? 5π/3 So, 3 – 3sinθ – 2cos2θ < 0
c) 2nπ + π/6 ≤ θ ≤ 2nπ + => 2sin2θ – 3sinθ + 1 < 0
5π/6 => (2sinθ – 1)(sinθ – 1) < 0 Equation and
Algebra
d) 2nπ + π/3 ≤ θ ≤ 2nπ + => ½ <sinθ <="" 1="">2nπ + π/6 < θ < 2nπ Inequalities
5π/3 + 5π/6
</sinθ>
A real number ‘a’ is called a good a) (-∞, 10/3] c) [10/3, ∞) We have, (2x2 – 2x – 3) / (x2 + x + 1) ≤ a ᵾ x
number if the inequality (2x2 – 2x b) (10/3, ∞) €R
– 3) / (x2 + x + 1) ≤ a is satisfied for c) [10/3, ∞) => 2x2 – 2x – 3 ≤ a(x2 + x + 1) ᵾ x € R
all real x. What is the set of all d) [-10/3, ∞) => (2 – a)x2 – (2 – a)x – (3 – a) ᵾ x € R Quadratic
real numbers? 2 – a < 0 and (2 – a)x2 – 4(2 – a)(3 – a) ≤ 0 ᵾ College
x€R Algebra
Inequalities
So, a > 2 and a ≤ 2 or a ≥ 10/3
=> a ≥ 10/3
Therefore, a € [10/3, ∞)
Let S denotes the set of all real a) (-∞, -√7) ∪ (√7, ∞) b) (-∞, -√7] ∪ [√7, We have, log1/2 x2 ≥ log1/2 (x + 2)
values of the parameter ‘a’ for b) (-∞, -√7] ∪ [√7, ∞) ∞) => x2 ≤ x + 2
which every solution of the c) (-√7, √7) => -1 ≤ x ≤ 2
inequality log1/2 x2 ≥ log1/2 (x + 2) is d) [-√7, √7] And, 49x2 – 4a4 ≤ 0 i.e. x2 ≤ 4a4 / 49
the solution of the inequality => -2a2/7 ≤ a ≤ 2a2/7 Quadratic
49x2 – 4a4 ≤ 0. What is the value of
College
291 From the above equations, MATH Equation and
Algebra
S? Inequalities
-2a2/7 ≤ -1 and 2 ≤ 2a2/7
i.e. a2 € 7/2 and a2 ≥ 7
=> a € (-∞, -√7] ∪ [√7, ∞)
So, S = (-∞, -√7] ∪ [√7, ∞)
If, x4 + 4x3 + 6ax2 + 6bx + c is a) 4 c) 7 Here, f(x) = x4 + 4x3 + 6ax2 + 6bx + c so, let
divisible by x3 + 3x2 + 9x + 3. Then, b) 6 its roots be, α, β, γ, δ and
what is the value of a + b + c? c) 7 g(x) = x3 + 3x2 + 9x + 3 so, let its roots be,
d) 10 α, β, γ
So, from here we can conclude,
α + β + γ + δ = -4 and α + β + γ = -3
Thus, δ = -1
This means (x + 1)(x3 + 3x2 + 9x + 3) College Quadratic
292 MATH
On solving this equation in simpler form Algebra Equation
we get,
x4 + 4x3 + 12x2 + 12x + 3
=> 6a = 12 => a = 2
=> 6b = 12 => b = 2
=> c = 3
=> a + b + c = 7
If acosθ + bsinθ = c have roots α a) 2bc/(a2 + b2) a) 2bc/(a2 + b2) Given, acosθ + bsinθ = c
and β. Then, what will be the b) 0 So, this implies acosθ = c – bsinθ
value of sinα + sinβ? c) 1 Now squaring both the sides we get,
d) (c2 + a2)/(a2 + b2) (acosθ)2 = (c – bsinθ)2
a2 cos2 θ = c2 + b2 sin2 θ – 2b c sinθ
a2 (1- sin2 θ) = c2 + b2 sin2 θ – 2b c sinθ
a2 – a2 sin2 θ = c2 + b2 sin2 θ – 2b c sinθ College Quadratic
293 Now rearranging the elements, MATH
Algebra Equation
(a2 + b2) sin2 θ – 2b c sinθ +( c2 – a2) = θ
So, as sum of the roots are in the form –
b/a if there is a quadratic equation ax2 +
bx + c = 0
Now, we can conclude that
sinα + sinβ = 2bc/(a2 + b2).
If acosθ + bsinθ = c have roots α a) 2bc/(a2 + b2) d) (c2 + a2)/(a2 + b2) Given, acosθ + bsinθ = c
and β. Then, what will be the b) 0 So, this implies acosθ = c – bsinθ
value of sinα * sinβ ? c) 1 Now squaring both the sides we get,
d) (c2 + a2)/(a2 + b2) (acosθ)2 = (c – bsinθ)2
a2 cos2 θ = c2 + b2 sin2 θ – 2b c sinθ
a2 (1- sin2 θ) = c2 + b2 sin2 θ – 2b c sinθ
a2 – a2 sin2 θ = c2 + b2 sin2 θ – 2b c sinθ College Quadratic
294 Now rearranging the elements, MATH
Algebra Equation
(a2 + b2) sin2 θ – 2b c sinθ +( c2 – a2) = θ
So, as sum of the roots are in the formc/a
if there is a quadratic equation ax2 + bx +
c=0
Now , we can conclude that
sinα + sinβ = (c2 + a2)/(a2 + b2).
If x2 + ax + b = 0 and x2 + bx + a = a) 1 c) -1 Subtracting the equation x2 + ax + b = 0

0 have exactly 1 common root b) 0 to x2 + bx + a = 0 by solving the equation
then what is the value of (a + b)? c) -1 simultaneously, we get,
d) 3 (a – b)x + (b – a) = 0
So, (a – b)x = (a – b) College Quadratic
295 Therefore, x = 1 MATH
Algebra Equation
Now, putting the value of x = 3 in any one
of the equation, we get,
1+a+b=0
Therefore, a + b = -1.
296 If, α and β are the roots of the a) 4x2 + 49x + 118 =0 b) 4x2 – 49x + 118 Let, y = x2 + 2 MATH College Quadratic
equation 2x2 – 3x – 6 = 0, then b) 4x2 – 49x + 118 =0 =0 Then, 2x2 – 3x – 6 = 0 Algebra Equation
what is the equation whose roots c) 4x2 – 49x – 118 =0 So, (3x)2 = (2x2 – 6)2
are α2 + 2 and β2 + 2? d) x2 – 49x + 118 =0 [2(y-2) – 6]2 = 9(y-2)
= 4x2 – 49x + 118 = 0.
If p and q are the roots of the a) p = 1, q = -2 a) p = 1, q = -2 Since, p and q are the roots of the
equation x2 + px + q =0 then, b) p = 0, q = 1 equation x2 + px + q =0
what are the values of p and q? c) p = -2, q = 0 So, p + q = -p and pq = q
d) p = -2, q = 1 So, pq = q College Quadratic
297 MATH
And, q = 0 or p = 1 Algebra Equation
If, q = 0 then, p = 0 and if p = 1 then q =
-2.
If x2 + px + 1 = 0 and (a – b)x2 + (b a) a, b, c are in A.P b) b, a, c are in A.P Given, (a – b)x2 + (b – c)x + (c – a) = 0 and
– c)x + (c – a) = 0 have both roots b) b, a, c are in A.P x2 + px + 1 =0
common, then what is the form c) b, a, c are in G.P So, 1 / (a – b) = p / (b – c) = 1 / (c – a)
of a, b, c? d) b, a, c are in H.P Equating the above equation, we get,
(b – c) = p(a – b) and College Quadratic
298 (b – c) = p(c – a) MATH
Algebra Equation
So, p(a – b) = p(c – a)
=> a – b = c – a
So, 2a = b + c which means that b, a, c are
in A.P.
What will be the sum of b + c if a) 2 c) 6 Comparing the coefficients of the above

the equations x2 + bx + c = 0 and b) 4 equation we get,
x2 + 3x + 3 = 0 have one common c) 6 1/1 = b/3 = c/3 College Quadratic
299 MATH
root? d) 8 This means b = 3 and c = 3 Algebra Equation
Therefore, b + c = 6.
If |z1| = 4, |z2| = 3, then what is a) Less than 2 d) Less than 12 As, we know | z1 + z2 + …….. +zn| ≤ |z1| + |
the value of |z1 + z2 + 3 + 4i|? b) Less than 5 z2| + ………. + |zn|
c) Less than 7 So, |z1 + z2 + 3 + 4i| ≤ |z1| + |z2| + |3 + 4i|
d) Less than 12 Now, putting the given values in the College Quadratic
300 equation, we get, MATH
Algebra Equation
=> |z1 + z2 + 3 + 4i| ≤ 4 + 3 + √(9 + 16)
=> |z1 + z2 + 3 + 4i| ≤ 4 + 3 + 5
=> |z1 + z2 + 3 + 4i| ≤ 12.
301 According to De Moivre’s a) r1/n [cos(2kπ + θ) + i c) r1/n [cos(2kπ + If n is any integer, then (cosθ + isinθ)n = MATH College Quadratic
theorem what is the value of z1/n ? sin(2kπ + θ)] θ)/n + i sin(2kπ + cos(nθ) + i sin(nθ). Algebra Equation
b) r1/n [cos(2kπ + θ)/n – i θ)/n] Writing the binomial expansion of (cosθ +
sin(2kπ + θ)/n] isinθ)n and equating real parts of cos(nθ)
c) r1/n [cos(2kπ + θ)/n + i and the imaginary part to sin(nθ), we get,
sin(2kπ + θ)/n]
cos(nθ) = cosnθ – nC2 cosn-2θ sin2θ + nC4 cosn-
d) r1/n [cos(2kπ + θ) – i 4
θ sin4θ + ……….
sin(2kπ + θ)]
sin(nθ) = nC1 cosn-1θ sinθ – nC3 cosn-3θ sin3θ +
……….
If, n is a rational number, then one of the
value of (cosθ + isinθ)n = cos(nθ) + i
sin(nθ).
If, n = p/q, where, p and q are integers
(q>θ) and p, q have no common factor,
then (cosθ + isinθ)n has q distinct values
one of which is cos(nθ) + i sin(nθ)
If, z1/n = r1/n [cos(2kπ + θ)/n + i sin(2kπ +
θ)/n], where k = 0, 1, 2, ……….., n – 1.
What will be the product of b * c a) 3 d) 9 Comparing the coefficients of the above

if the equations x2 + bx + c = 0 b) 4 equation we get,
and x2 + 3x + 3 = 0 have one c) 6 1/1 = b/3 = c/3 College Quadratic
302 MATH
common root? d) 9 This means b = 3 and c = 3 Algebra Equation
Therefore, b * c = 9.

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