BOHOL ISLAND STATE UNIVERSITY- MAIN CAMPUS

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

ALGEBRA

MATHEMATICS, SURVEYING AND TRANSPORTATION

ENGINEERING
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 1:
1. At what temperature will the ℃ and ℉ readings be equal?
A. 40° B. −40° C. 32° D. 0°
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 1:
1. At what temperature will the ℃ and ℉ readings be equal?
A. 40° B. −40° C. 32° D. 0°

9
℉ = ℃ + 32
5
9
℉ = (40) + 32
5
℉ = 104
 ALGEBRA
1. At what temperature will the ℃ and ℉ readings be equal?
A. 40° B. −40° C. 32° D. 0°

9
℉ = ℃ + 32
5
9
℉ = (−40) + 32
5
℉ = −40
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 2:
Solve for 𝑥. 37𝑥+1 = 6561.
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 2:
Solve for 𝑥. 37𝑥+1 = 6561.
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

𝑥=1

37𝑥+1 = 6561
37(1)+1 = 6561
37+1 = 6561
38 = 6561
6561 = 6561
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 2:
Solve for 𝑥. 37𝑥+1 = 6561.
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

𝑥=1

37𝑥+1 = 6561
37(1)+1 = 6561
37+1 = 6561
38 = 6561
6561 = 6561
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 2:
Solve for 𝑥. 37𝑥+1 = 6561.
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

37𝑥+1 = 6561
37𝑥+1 = 38
7𝑥 + 1 = 8
7𝑥 = 8 − 1
7𝑥 = 7
𝑥=1
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 3: CE May 1997
Solve for 𝑤 from the following equations:
3𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 𝑤 = 11
𝑥 + 5𝑦 − 2𝑤 = −9
2𝑥 + 𝑦 − 3𝑤 = −6
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

CALCULATOR TECHNIQUE:
- Click MODE then EQN.
- Select 𝒂𝒏𝒙 + 𝒃𝒏𝒚 + 𝒄𝒏𝒛 = 𝒅𝒏.
- Enter the numerical coefficients of each equations.
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 3: CE May 1997
Solve for 𝑤 from the following equations:
3𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 𝑤 = 11
𝑥 + 5𝑦 − 2𝑤 = −9
2𝑥 + 𝑦 − 3𝑤 = −6
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

a b c d
1 3 -2 1 11
2 1 5 -2 -9
3 2 1 -3 -6
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 3: CE May 1997
Solve for 𝑤 from the following equations:
3𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 𝑤 = 11
𝑥 + 5𝑦 − 2𝑤 = −9
2𝑥 + 𝑦 − 3𝑤 = −6
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

- Click = after inputting the numerical coefficents.

𝑥=2
𝑦 = −1
𝑤=3
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 4: CE May 1996
Find the value of 𝐴 in the equation.
𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 10 𝐴 𝐵 2𝑥 + 2 𝐶
= + 2 +
𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 5 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 5
1 1
A. 2 B. −2 C. − 2 D. 2
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 4: CE May 1996
Find the value of 𝐴 in the equation.
𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 10 𝐴 𝐵 2𝑥 + 2 𝐶
= + 2 +
𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 5 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 5
1 1
A. 2 B. −2 C. − 2 D. 2

𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 10 = 𝐴 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 5 + 𝐵 2𝑥 + 2 𝑥 + 𝐶𝑥
𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 10 = 𝐴 𝑥 2 + 𝐴 2𝑥 + 𝐴 5 + 𝐵 2𝑥 2 + 𝐵 2𝑥 + 𝐶 𝑥

𝑥2:
1 = 𝐴 + 2𝐵
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 4: CE May 1996
Find the value of 𝐴 in the equation.
𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 10 𝐴 𝐵 2𝑥 + 2 𝐶
= + 2 +
𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 5 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 5
1 1
A. 2 B. −2 C. − 2 D. 2

𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 10 = 𝐴 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 5 + 𝐵 2𝑥 + 2 𝑥 + 𝐶𝑥
𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 10 = 𝐴 𝑥 2 + 𝐴 2𝑥 + 𝐴 5 + 𝐵 2𝑥 2 + 𝐵 2𝑥 + 𝐶 𝑥

𝑥1 :
4 = 2𝐴 + 2𝐵 + 𝐶
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 4: CE May 1996
Find the value of 𝐴 in the equation.
𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 10 𝐴 𝐵 2𝑥 + 2 𝐶
= + 2 +
𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 5 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 5
1 1
A. 2 B. −2 C. −
2
D.
2

𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 10 = 𝐴 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 5 + 𝐵 2𝑥 + 2 𝑥 + 𝐶𝑥
𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 10 = 𝐴 𝑥 2 + 𝐴 2𝑥 + 𝐴 5 + 𝐵 2𝑥 2 + 𝐵 2𝑥 + 𝐶 𝑥

𝑥 0:
10 = 5𝐴
𝐴=2
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 5:
Find 𝐴 and 𝐵 such that:
𝑥 + 10 𝐴 𝐵
= +
𝑥2 − 4 𝑥−2 𝑥+2

A. 𝐴 = −3; 𝐵 = 2 B. 𝐴 = −3; 𝐵 = −2
C. 𝐴 = 3; 𝐵 = −2 D.𝐴 = 3; 𝐵 = 2
𝑥 + 10 = 𝐴 𝑥 + 2 + 𝐵 𝑥 − 2
𝑥 + 10 = 𝐴 𝑥 + 𝐴 2 + 𝐵 𝑥 + 𝐵 −2

𝑥1 :
1=𝐴+𝐵
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 5:
Find 𝐴 and 𝐵 such that:
𝑥 + 10 𝐴 𝐵
= +
𝑥2 − 4 𝑥−2 𝑥+2

A. 𝐴 = −3; 𝐵 = 2 B. 𝐴 = −3; 𝐵 = −2
C. 𝐴 = 3; 𝐵 = −2 D.𝐴 = 3; 𝐵 = 2
𝑥 + 10 = 𝐴 𝑥 + 2 + 𝐵 𝑥 − 2
𝑥 + 10 = 𝐴 𝑥 + 𝐴 2 + 𝐵 𝑥 + 𝐵 −2

𝑥0:
10 = 2𝐴 − 2𝐵
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 5:
Find 𝐴 and 𝐵 such that:
𝑥 + 10 𝐴 𝐵
= +
𝑥2 − 4 𝑥−2 𝑥+2

A. 𝐴 = −3; 𝐵 = 2 B. 𝐴 = −3; 𝐵 = −2
C. 𝐴 = 3; 𝐵 = −2 D. 𝐴 = 3; 𝐵 = 2

1=𝐴+𝐵
10 = 2𝐴 − 2𝐵
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 5:
Find 𝐴 and 𝐵 such that:
𝑥 + 10 𝐴 𝐵
= +
𝑥2 − 4 𝑥−2 𝑥+2

A. 𝐴 = −3; 𝐵 = 2 B. 𝐴 = −3; 𝐵 = −2
C. 𝐴 = 3; 𝐵 = −2 D. 𝐴 = 3; 𝐵 = 2

CALCULATOR TECHNIQUE:
- Click MODE then EQN.
- Select 𝒂𝒏𝒙 + 𝒃𝒏𝒚 = 𝒄𝒏.
- Enter the numerical coefficients of each equations.
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 5:
Find 𝐴 and 𝐵 such that:
𝑥 + 10 𝐴 𝐵
= +
𝑥2 − 4 𝑥−2 𝑥+2

A. 𝐴 = −3; 𝐵 = 2 B. 𝐴 = −3; 𝐵 = −2
C. 𝐴 = 3; 𝐵 = −2 D. 𝐴 = 3; 𝐵 = 2

a b c
1 1 1 1
2 2 -2 10
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 5:
Find 𝐴 and 𝐵 such that:
𝑥 + 10 𝐴 𝐵
= +
𝑥2 − 4 𝑥−2 𝑥+2

A. 𝐴 = −3; 𝐵 = 2 B. 𝐴 = −3; 𝐵 = −2
C. 𝐴 = 3; 𝐵 = −2 D. 𝐴 = 3; 𝐵 = 2

- Click = after inputting the numerical coefficents.

𝐴=3
𝐵 = −2
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 6:
Find 𝑎 if log 2 𝑎 + 2 + log 2 𝑎 − 2 = 5.
A. 2 B. 4
C. 6 D. 8
 ALGEBRA
PROPERTIES OF LOGARITHM
1. log 𝑎 𝑀𝑁 = log 𝑎 𝑀 + log 𝑎 𝑁
𝑀
2. log 𝑎 𝑁 = log 𝑎 𝑀 − log 𝑎 𝑁
3. log 𝑎 𝑀𝑛 = 𝑛 log 𝑎 𝑀
4. log 𝑎 𝑎 = 1
5. If log 𝑎 𝑀 = 𝑁, then 𝑎𝑁 = 𝑀
6. log 𝑎 1 = 0
7. log 𝑒 𝑀 = ln 𝑀 ; 𝑒 = 2.71828
8. log10 𝑀 = log 𝑀
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 6:
Find 𝑎 if log 2 𝑎 + 2 + log 2 𝑎 − 2 = 5.
A. 2 B. 4
C. 6 D. 8

log 2 𝑎 + 2 + log 2 𝑎 − 2 = 5
log 2 𝑎 + 2 𝑎 − 2 = 5
25 = 𝑎 + 2 𝑎 − 2
32 = 𝑎2 − 4
32 + 4 = 𝑎2
36 = 𝑎2
a=6
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 7:
1 16
What is the 6𝑡ℎ term of the expansion of −3 .
2𝑎
22113 22113
A. − 256𝑎11 B.− 128𝑎11

66339 66339
C.− 256𝑎11 D.− 128𝑎11
 ALGEBRA
BINOMIAL THEOREM
Expansion of 𝑎 + 𝑏 𝑛
1. The number of terms in the expansion is 𝑛 + 1.
2. The first term is 𝑎𝑛 and the last term is 𝑏 𝑛 .
3. The exponent of 𝑎 descends linearly from 𝑛 to 0.
4. The exponent of 𝑏 ascends linearly from 0 to 𝑛.
5. The sum of the exponents of 𝑎 and 𝑏 in any of the terms is
equal to 𝑛.
6. The coefficient of the second term and the second from the
last term is 𝑛.
 ALGEBRA
PASCAL’S TRIANGLE
 ALGEBRA
PASCAL’S TRIANGLE
𝑟 𝑡ℎ term of 𝑎 + 𝑏 𝑛 = 𝑛𝐶 𝑟 − 1 𝐴𝑛−𝑟+1 𝐵 𝑟−1
1 16−6+1
= 16𝐶 6 − 1 2𝑎
−36−1
111
= 16𝐶 5 211 𝑎11 −35
1
= 4368 211 𝑎11 −35
−1061424
= 211 𝑎 11
66339
= − 128𝑎11
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 8:
In the equation 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 2ℎ − 5 = 0, find ℎ if the product of the roots is 4.
7 10 17 7
A. − 2 B. − C. D. 2
2 2
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 8:
In the equation 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 2ℎ − 5 = 0, find ℎ if the product of the roots is 4.
7 10 17 7
A. − 2 B. − C. D. 2
2 2

PROPERTIES OF ROOTS:
If the roots of the quadratic equation 𝐴𝑥 2 + 𝐵𝑥 + 𝐶 = 0 are 𝑥1 and 𝑥2 , then:
𝐵
𝑆𝑢𝑚 𝑜𝑓 𝑅𝑜𝑜𝑡𝑠 = − 𝐴
𝐶
𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑅𝑜𝑜𝑡𝑠 = 𝐴
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 8:
In the equation 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 2ℎ − 5 = 0, find ℎ if the product of the roots is 4.
7 10 17 7
A. − 2 B. − C. D. 2
2 2

𝐴 = 3; B = 4; C = 2ℎ − 5
𝐶
𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑅𝑜𝑜𝑡𝑠 = 𝐴
2ℎ − 5
4=
3
12 = 2ℎ − 5
7 = 2ℎ
7
ℎ=
2
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 9:
Two times the father’s age is eight more than six times his son’s age. Ten years
ago, the sum of their ages was 44. The age of the son is:
A. 49 B. 15 C. 20 D. 18
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 9:
Two times the father’s age is eight more than six times his son’s age. Ten years
ago, the sum of their ages was 44. The age of the son is:
A. 49 B. 15 C. 20 D. 18
Now Ten Years Ago
Father’s Age 2𝑥 𝑥 − 10
Son’s Age 6𝑦 + 8 𝑦 − 10
2𝑥 = 6𝑦 + 8
𝑥 − 10 + 𝑦 − 10 = 44
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 9:
Two times the father’s age is eight more than six times his son’s age. Ten years
ago, the sum of their ages was 44. The age of the son is:
A. 49 B. 15 C. 20 D. 18
Now Ten Years Ago
Father’s Age 2𝑥 𝑥 − 10
Son’s Age 6𝑦 + 8 𝑦 − 10
2𝑥 = 6𝑦 + 8
𝑥 + 𝑦 − 20 = 44
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 9:
Two times the father’s age is eight more than six times his son’s age. Ten years
ago, the sum of their ages was 44. The age of the son is:
A. 49 B. 15 C. 20 D. 18
Now Ten Years Ago
Father’s Age 2𝑥 𝑥 − 10
Son’s Age 6𝑦 + 8 𝑦 − 10
2𝑥 − 6𝑦 = 8
𝑥 + 𝑦 = 64
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 9:
Two times the father’s age is eight more than six times his son’s age. Ten years
ago, the sum of their ages was 44. The age of the son is:
A. 49 B. 15 C. 20 D. 18

2𝑥 − 6𝑦 = 8
𝑥 + 𝑦 = 64
CALCULATOR TECHNIQUE:
- Click MODE then EQN.
- Select 𝒂𝒏𝒙 + 𝒃𝒏𝒚 = 𝒄𝒏.
- Enter the numerical coefficients of each equations.
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 9:
Two times the father’s age is eight more than six times his son’s age. Ten years
ago, the sum of their ages was 44. The age of the son is:
A. 49 B. 15 C. 20 D. 18

2𝑥 − 6𝑦 = 8
𝑥 + 𝑦 = 64

a b c
1 2 -6 8
2 1 1 64
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 9:
Two times the father’s age is eight more than six times his son’s age. Ten years
ago, the sum of their ages was 44. The age of the son is:
A. 49 B. 15 C. 20 D. 18

2𝑥 − 6𝑦 = 8
𝑥 + 𝑦 = 64

- Click = after inputting the numerical coefficents.

𝑥 = 49
𝑦 = 15
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 10: ECE November 1995
Mary is 24 years old. Mary is twice as old as Ana was when Mary was as old as
Ana is now. How old is Ana?
A. 16 B. 18 C. 19 D. 20
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 10:
Mary is 24 years old. Mary is twice as old as Ana was when Mary was as old as
Ana is now. How old is Ana?
A. 16 B. 18 C. 19 D. 20

Let 𝐴 = 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑛𝑎

“Mary is twice as old as Ana was”- it means that the present age of Mary is
twice the past age of Ana.
Past Present
Mary 24
Ana 12
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 10: ECE November 1995
Mary is 24 years old. Mary is twice as old as Ana was when Mary was as old as
Ana is now. How old is Ana?
A. 16 B. 18 C. 19 D. 20

Let 𝐴 = 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑛𝑎

“When Mary was as old as Ana is now”- it means that the past age of Mary is
equal to the present age of Ana.
Past Present
Mary A 24
Ana 12 A
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 10: ECE November 1995
Mary is 24 years old. Mary is twice as old as Ana was when Mary was as old as
Ana is now. How old is Ana?
A. 16 B. 18 C. 19 D. 20
Past Present
Mary A 24
Ana 12 A

Note: The difference of their ages is the same no matter what the year is.

𝐴 − 12 = 24 − 𝐴
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 10: ECE November 1995
Mary is 24 years old. Mary is twice as old as Ana was when Mary was as old as
Ana is now. How old is Ana?
A. 16 B. 18 C. 19 D. 20
Past Present
Mary A 24
Ana 12 A

𝐴 − 12 = 24 − 𝐴
2𝐴 = 36
𝐴 = 18
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 11:
Two thousand kilogram of steel containing 8% nickel is to be made by mixing a steel
containing 14% nickel with another steel containing 6% nickel. How much of the steel
containing 14% nickel is needed?
A. 1500 𝑘𝑔 B. 800 kg C. 750 𝑘𝑔 D. 500 𝑘𝑔
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 11:
Two thousand kilogram of steel containing 8% nickel is to be made by mixing a steel
containing 14% nickel with another steel containing 6% nickel. How much of the steel
containing 14% nickel is needed?
A. 1500 𝑘𝑔 B. 800 kg C. 750 𝑘𝑔 D. 500 𝑘𝑔

𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2000
0.14𝑥 + 0.06𝑦 = 2000 0.08
Substitute using Caltech:
𝑥 = 500
𝑦 = 1, 500
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 12: ME April 1998
A pump can pump out a tank in 11 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠. Another pump can pump out the same tank
in 20 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠. How long it will take both pumps together to pump out the tank?
A. 0.5 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 B. 1 hour C. 6 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 D. 7 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 12: ME April 1998
A pump can pump out a tank in 11 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠. Another pump can pump out the same tank
in 20 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠. How long it will take both pumps together to pump out the tank?
A. 0.5 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 B. 1 hour C. 6 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 D. 7 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠

1
𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒 =
𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘

1 1 1
+ =
11 20 𝑡
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 12: ME April 1998
A pump can pump out a tank in 11 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠. Another pump can pump out the same tank
in 20 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠. How long it will take both pumps together to pump out the tank?
A. 0.5 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 B. 1 hour C. 6 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 D. 7 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠
1 1 1
+ =
11 20 𝑡
1 1 1
+ = 𝑡
11 20 𝑡
𝑡 𝑡
+ =1
11 20
20𝑡 + 11𝑡
=1
220
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 12: ME April 1998
A pump can pump out a tank in 11 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠. Another pump can pump out the same tank
in 20 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠. How long it will take both pumps together to pump out the tank?
A. 0.5 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 B. 1 hour C. 6 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 D. 7 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠

20𝑡 + 11𝑡
=1
220
20𝑡 + 11𝑡 = 220
31𝑡 = 220
𝑡 = 7.097 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 13: GE February 1997
At what time after 12: 00 𝑛𝑜𝑜𝑛 will the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock first
form an angle of 120°?
A. 21.818 B. 12: 21.181 C. 21.181 D. 12: 21.818
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 13: GE February 1997
At what time after 12: 00 𝑛𝑜𝑜𝑛 will the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock first
form an angle of 120°?
A. 21.818 B. 12: 21.181 C. 21.181 D. 12: 21.818

𝑥
Note: If the minute hand moves a distance of 𝑥, the hour hand moves 12. If the
𝑥
second hand moves a distance 𝑥, the minute hand moves and the hour hand
60
𝑥
moves 720.
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 13: GE February 1997
At what time after 12: 00 𝑛𝑜𝑜𝑛 will the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock first
form an angle of 120°?
A. 21.818 B. 12: 21.181 C. 21.181 D. 12: 21.818

𝑥
𝑥= + 20
12
11
𝑥 = 20
12
𝑥 = 21.818 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒𝑠
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 13: GE February 1997
At what time after 12: 00 𝑛𝑜𝑜𝑛 will the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock first
form an angle of 120°?
A. 21.818 B. 12: 21.181 C. 21.181 D. 12: 21.818

𝑥
𝑥= + 20
12
11
𝑥 = 20
12
𝑥 = 21.818 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒𝑠

TIME: 12: 21.818

 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 14:
The product of two numbers is 1400. If three is subtracted from each number, their
product becomes 1175. Find the bigger number.
A. 28 B. 50 C. 32 D. 40
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 14:
The product of two numbers is 1400. If three is subtracted from each number, their
product becomes 1175. Find the bigger number.
A. 28 B. 50 C. 32 D. 40
Let 𝑥 and 𝑦 are the numbers.
𝑥𝑦 = 1400
1400
𝑥=
𝑦

𝑥 − 3 𝑦 − 3 = 1175
1400
− 3 𝑦 − 3 = 1175
𝑦
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 14:
The product of two numbers is 1400. If three is subtracted from each number, their
product becomes 1175. Find the bigger number.
A. 28 B. 50 C. 32 D. 40

1400
−3 𝑦 − 3 = 1175
𝑦
Using Shift-Solve,
𝑦1 = 28
𝑦2 = 50
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 15: ECE November 1998
A man rows downstream at the rate of 5 𝑚𝑝ℎ and upstream at the rate of 2 𝑚𝑝ℎ.
7
How far downstream should he go if he is to return in 4 hours after leaving?
A. 2 𝑚𝑖 B. 3.5 𝑚𝑖 C. 3 𝑚𝑖 D. 2.5 𝑚𝑖
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 15: ECE November 1998
A man rows downstream at the rate of 5 𝑚𝑝ℎ and upstream at the rate of 2 𝑚𝑝ℎ.
7
How far downstream should he go if he is to return in 4 hours after leaving?
A. 2 𝑚𝑖 B. 3.5 𝑚𝑖 C. 3 𝑚𝑖 D. 2.5 𝑚𝑖
𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 =
𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒
7
𝑡𝑢𝑝𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑚 + 𝑡𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑚 =
4
𝐷 𝐷 7
+ =
𝑆 𝑢𝑝𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑆 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑚 4
𝐷 𝐷 7
+ =
5 2 4
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 15: ECE November 1998
A man rows downstream at the rate of 5 𝑚𝑝ℎ and upstream at the rate of 2 𝑚𝑝ℎ.
7
How far downstream should he go if he is to return in 4 hours after leaving?
A. 2 𝑚𝑖 B. 3.5 𝑚𝑖 C. 3 𝑚𝑖 D. 2.5 𝑚𝑖

𝐷 𝐷 7
+ =
5 2 4
𝐷 = 2.5 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑒𝑠
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 16:
2
A rubber ball is dropped from a height of 15 𝑚. One each rebound, it rises of
3
the height from which it last fell. Find the distance travelled by the ball before it
comes to rest.
A. 75 𝑚 B. 96 𝑚 C. 100 𝑚 D. 85 𝑚
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 16:
2
A rubber ball is dropped from a height of 15 𝑚. One each rebound, it rises of
3
the height from which it last fell. Find the distance travelled by the ball before it
comes to rest.
A. 75 𝑚 B. 96 𝑚 C. 100 𝑚 D. 85 𝑚
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 16:
2
A rubber ball is dropped from a height of 15 𝑚. On each rebound, it rises of
3
the height from which it last fell. Find the distance travelled by the ball before it
comes to rest.
A. 75 𝑚 B. 96 𝑚 C. 100 𝑚 D. 85 𝑚
Since the ball bounces infinite times, each
succeeding heights form a Geometric Progression
2
with 𝑟 = 3 and 𝑛 = 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦.
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 16:
2
A rubber ball is dropped from a height of 15 𝑚. On each rebound, it rises of
3
the height from which it last fell. Find the distance travelled by the ball before it
comes to rest.
A. 75 𝑚 B. 96 𝑚 C. 100 𝑚 D. 85 𝑚
𝑎1
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 = 15 + 2
1−𝑟
10
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 = 15 + 2
2
1−
3
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 = 75 m
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 17:
How many ways can 3 men and 4 women be seated on a bench if the women
are to be together?
A. 720 B. 576 C. 5040 D. 1024
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 17:
How many ways can 3 men and 4 women be seated on a bench if the women
are to be together?
A. 720 B. 576 C. 5040 D. 1024

4! × 4! = 576 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 17:
In how many ways can PICE Chapter with 15 directors choose a president, a
vice- president, a secretary, a treasurer, and an auditor, if no member can hold
more than one position?

A. 630630 B. 3300 C. 360360 D. 3003

 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 17:
In how many ways can PICE Chapter with 15 directors choose a president, a
vice- president, a secretary, a treasurer, and an auditor, if no member can hold
more than one position?
A. 630630 B. 3300 C. 360360 D. 3003
𝑛!
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 =
𝑛−𝑟 !
15!
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 =
15 − 5 !
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 = 360360
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 17:
In how many ways can PICE Chapter with 15 directors choose a president, a
vice- president, a secretary, a treasurer, and an auditor, if no member can hold
more than one position?
A. 630630 B. 3300 C. 360360 D. 3003

𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 = 𝑛𝑃𝑟

𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 = 15𝑃5
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 = 360360
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 18:
A semi-conductor company will hire 7 men and 4 women. In how many ways
can the company choose from 9 men and 6 women who qualified for the
position?
A. 680 B. 840 C. 480 D. 540
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 18:
A semi-conductor company will hire 7 men and 4 women. In how many ways
can the company choose from 9 men and 6 women who qualified for the
position?
A. 680 B. 840 C. 480 D. 540

𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 = 𝑛𝐶𝑟

𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 = 9𝐶7 × 6𝐶4
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 = 540
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 19:
A face of the coin is either head or tail. If three coins are tossed, what is the
probability of getting three tails?
1 1 1 1
A. 8 B. 2 C. 4 D. 6
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 19:
A face of the coin is either head or tail. If three coins are tossed, what is the
probability of getting three tails?
1 1 1 1
A. 8 B. 2 C. 4 D. 6

HHH TTH
THH THT
HTH HTT
HHT TTT
1
Answer:
8
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 20:
How many ways can 7 people be seated at a round table?
A. 5040 B. 120 C. 720 D. 840
 ALGEBRA
QUESTION 20:
How many ways can 7 people be seated at a round table?
A. 5040 B. 120 C. 720 D. 840

Cylical Permutation:

𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 = 𝑛 − 1 !
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 = 7 − 1 !
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 = 720