David rowed a boat upstream for three miles and then returned to point he started from. The entire journey took four hours. The speed of the stream is one mile per hour. Find David's speed in still water. (Hint: speed = distance ÷ time, upstream speed = speed of the boat – speed of the stream, and downstream speed = speed of the boat + speed of the stream) David's speed in still water is ____ miles per hour.

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Answer 1
Answer: To solve for the time it takes to travel a certain distance at a certain speed, use the formula,
                                     time = distance / speed

Given that the entire journey takes four hours, add up the time it takes David to row upstream with that of him travelling downstream. This is mathematically represented as,

                              total time = time upstream + time downstream

                                         4 = 3/(x - 1) + 3/(x +1)

Solving for x in the equation gives 2. Thus, David's speed in still water is 2 miles per hour. 

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ACCORDING to the rate of electricity charge, the minimum charge up to 20 unit is Rs 80 and the cost per unit from 21 units to 250 units is Rs 7.30. How many units were consumed by Rs 1248?

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Answer:

180

Step-by-step explanation:

let x = total units of electricity after 250 units

the total units of electricity consumed can be determined using the formula below

80 + 7.3x = 1248

7.3x = 1248 - 80

7.3x = 1168

divide both sides of the equation by 7.3

x = 1168 / 7.3

x = 160

total electricity consumed = 160 + 20 = 180

160

Find the ninth term of the geometric sequence if a1 = 7 and r = 2

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For the geometric sequence:
a n = a 1 * r^(n-1)
a 1 = 7
r = 2
a 9 = a 1 * r^8 =
= 7 * 2^8 = 7 * 256 = 1,792
Answer:
The ninth term of the geometric sequence is 1,792.

Answer:

The ninth term of the geometric sequence is 1,792.

Step-by-step explanation:

Perry can fill a sorter with oranges from the conveyer belt in 10 minutes. While Perry fills the sorter, Gillian takes oranges out of the sorter and puts them in shipping crates. With Gillian taking oranges out of the sorter, it takes 25 minutes for Perry to fill the sorter.Which of the following can be used to determine the amount of time it takes for Gillian to empty the sorter if Perry does not add oranges?

A) 1 over 10 minus 1 over x equals 1 over 25
B) 1 over 10 minus 1 over 25 equals 1 over x
C) 1 over 25 minus 1 over x equals 1 over 10
D) 1 over 10 minus 1 over x equals x over 25

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If x is the amount of time Gillian takes,
1/10 - 1/x = 1/25
Therefore, the answer is A

Answer:  The correct option is

A) 1 over 10 minus 1 over x equals 1 over 25

Step-by-step explanation: We are given to select the correct option that can be used to determine the amount of time it takes for Gillian to empty the sorter if Perry does not add oranges.

Let, 'x' minutes be the amount of time it takes for Gillian to empty the sorter if Perry does not add oranges.

We have

Time taken by Perry to fill the sorter with oranges from the conveyor belt

= 10 minutes.

So, in 1 min, the portion of the sorter filled by Perry from conveyor belt is

(1)/(10).

While Gillian taking oranges out of the sorter, time taken by Perry to fill the sorter with oranges = 25 minutes.

So, in 1 min, the portion of the sorter filled by Perry is

(1)/(25).

Time taken by Gillian to empty the sorter if Perry does not add oranges = x min.

So, in 1 minute, the portion of the sorter emptied by Gillian is given by

(1)/(x).

Therefore, the required equation that determine the amount of time it takes for Gillian to empty the sorter if Perry does not add oranges is given by

(1)/(10)-(1)/(x)=(1)/(25).

Thus, (A) is the correct option.

How do you solve 8a+a-3=6a-2a-3 step by step

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8a + a - 3 = 6a - 2a - 3

1. Add the a's on both sides:

9a - 3 = 4a - 3

2. Shift 4a to the left and -3 to the right of the equals sign (this changes their signs):

9a - 4a = -3 + 3

3. Simplify:

5a = 0

So a = 0

Applying simple mathematical operations, after isolating 'a' we get the solution o =f the given expression is a = 0.

Using operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, a mathematical expression is defined as a group of numerical variables and functions.

The given expression is

8a+a-3=6a-2a-3


To solve this equation:

Simplify the like terms,

9a-3 = 4a-3

Add 3 on both sides,

9a = 4a

Isolate a by subtracting 4a on both sides,

5a = 0

Dividing both sides by 5 we get,

a = 0.

Hence,

The solution of the given expression a = 0.

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How do i solve this A=1/2bh for b

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A = (1)/(2)bh   Multiply both sides by 2 to cancel out the fraction
2A = bh   Divide both sides by h
(2A)/(h) = b   Switch the sides to make it easier to read
b = (2A)/(h)

Select the correct answer. Simplify √54

A. 18√3
B. 9√6
C. 3√6
D. 6√3

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it would be C because they both equal 7.3

Answer:

I think it's B I'm not very sure