ASSIGNMENT #1

1.A rectangular garden has a width that is 8 feet less than twice the length. Find the dimensions if
the perimeter is 20 feet.

ANSWER:
STEP 1: UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM
Since we are looking for the length and width, we will let L be the Length of the rectangular and
W be the width.
STEP 2: DEVICE A PLAN
First, the perimeter is 2(W + L) = 20 but first, let us start find the value of length and width.
W + L = 10
Let us start with the find Length.
(2L −8) + L= 10
Second let us find the Width.
W = 2L – 8

STEP 3: CARRY OUT THE PLAN

L=?
(2L − 8) + L=10
3L – 8 = 10
3L − 8 + 8 = 10 + 8
3L = 18
33
L=6
W=?
W = 2L – 8
L=6
W = 2(6) – 8
W = 12 – 8
W=4

STEP 4: LOOK BACK

The perimeter is 20 feet.
2(W + L) = 20
W=4:L=6
2(4 + 6) = 20
2(10) = 20
20 = 20

If we add the 6 and 4 (Length and Width) we do get the 10. After that multiply it by 2, we will get the 20
result, as we can see this was already the same with the perimeter provided by question.
Final Answer:
The Length is 6 and Width is 4.
2.Find 72% of 35.

ANSWER:
STEP 1: UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM
We are looking for a number that 72% of 35. We will let x = the value we are looking for.

STEP 2: DEVICE A PLAN

A number that is 72% of 35.
X = .72 (35)

STEP 3: CARRY OUT THE PLAN

X = .72 (35)
X = 25.2

STEP 4: LOOK BACK

25.2 is 72% of 35.
Final answer: The number is 25.2

ASSIGNMENT #2
A kinder garden class is going to a play with some teachers. Tickets cost 5 dollars for children
and 12 dollars for adults. Number of tickets sold amount to 163 dollars. How many teachers and
children went to the play?

ANSWER:
11 tickets for children and 9 tickets for adults will work.
= 11 × 5 + 9 × 12 = 55 + 108 = 163

Final Answer:
9 teachers and 11 children went to the play.