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Age Problem, Mixture Problem and Distance-Time-Rate Problem

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BERNARDO, BRENT LUIS T.

BSMT-III
– ALPHA

MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD:

3 Topics and construct your own problem

 1 for age word problem


 1 for mixture problem
 1 for distance, rate, and time problem

1. AGE WORD PROBLEM

Lily is 6 years older than her cousin Jake. The sum of their ages is 30. How old are they?

Solution:

Lily Jake
Present L J
Future 18 years old 12 years old

Let’s define:

Lily’s age as L

Jake’s age as J

From the problem, we know:

1. Lily is 6 years older than Jake:


L=J+6
2. The sum of their ages is 30:
L+J=30

Now, substitute L=J+6 into the second equation:

(J+6)+J=30

2J+6=30

2J=30−6

2J=24

J=12

So, Jake is 12 years old. Now, substitute J=12 back into L=J+6:

L=12+6=18

Thus, Lily is 18 years old.

Final Answer:

Lily is 18 years old and jake is 12 years old.


2. MIXTURE PROBLEM

A chef mixes two types of juice. One juice has 40% orange juice, and the other has 60% orange
juice. How much of each type must the chef mix to make 10 liters of a mixture that has 50%
orange juice?

Solution:

Let’s define:

x = amount of the 40% juice

y = amount of the 60% juice

We know two things:

1. The total mixture is 10 liters: x + y=10


2. The total amount of orange juice in the mixture should be 50% of 10 liters, or 5 liters:
0.40x+0.60y=5

Now, solve the system of equations: From the first equation, y=10−x Substitute this into the
second equation:

0.40x+0.60(10−x)=5

Simplify and Solve:

0.40x+6−0.60x=5

−0.20x+6=5

−0.20x=−1

x=5

Now substitute x=5 back into x + y=10:

5+y=10

y=5

Final Answer: The chef should mix 5 liters of the 40% juice and 5 liters of the 60% juice.
1. Distance, Rate, and Time Problem

Problem:

A car travels 150 kilometers in 3 hours. What is the car's speed?

Solution:

To find the speed, use the formula:


Speed = Distance ÷ Time

Substitute the given values:


Speed = 150 km ÷ 3 hours = 50 km/h

Explanation:

The car travels 150 kilometers in 3 hours. To find how fast the car is going, divide the total
distance (150 km) by the time taken (3 hours). The result is 50 kilometers per hour, which is
the car's speed.

After answering your own formulated problems. The following questions should be
answered.

1. How did you formulate your own problem from the 3 topics mentioned?

Answer:

1. Age Word Problem

Relationships between people's ages (e.g., one person is older/younger by a


certain number of years). Changes in ages over time and where people’s age
connects.

2. Mixture Problem

Combining substances or quantities with different properties (e.g.,


concentration, cost, or quantity). Finding the resulting property (e.g., final
concentration or cost).

3. Distance, Rate, and Time Problem

Relationship between distance, speed (rate), and time. Scenarios involving


travel or motion. This fundamental math problem is where you have to
calculate the distance an item travels given it’s speed and travel time.
2. How did you determine that your own constructed problem is aligned
in the 3 topics mentioned?

Answer:

Age Problems: Involve age relationships, time progression, and


mathematical expressions based on years.

Mixture Problems: Focus on combining quantities with differing properties,


such as concentration, cost, or weight.

Distance, Rate, and Time Problems: Relate distance traveled, speed,


and time using the formula Distance = Rate × Time

3. What do you think of the level of difficulty you encountered upon


constructing the problem?

Answer:

1. Age Problems

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Challenges: Ensuring the relationships between ages (current and


future) are logical and solvable. It requires setting up meaningful
comparisons or equations.

How I managed: I used a simple linear relationship (e.g., one person is


a specific number of years older and future ages relate proportionally)
to keep the problem solvable but engaging.

2. Mixture Problems

Difficulty Level: High

Challenges: Designing realistic scenarios where components combine


logically, especially when dealing with percentages or ratios. Ensuring
the problem provides enough information without being overly
complex was tricky.

How I managed: I stuck to a two-component mixture problem, which is


simpler than multi-component problems. Setting a clear objective (e.g.,
finding a specific concentration) helped maintain focus.

3. Distance, Rate, and Time Problems

Difficulty Level: Easy

Challenges: Minimal. These problems follow a straightforward formula


(D=R×T), making it easy to create simple and relatable scenarios. The
challenge lies in adding a twist (e.g., multiple travelers or different
rates) for more advanced problems.

How I managed: I constructed a basic problem involving a constant


rate and time, which is beginner-friendly.
4. How did you arrive at your answers.

Answer:

1. Age problem
 I set up an equation based on their ages adding to 30.
 Solved to find lily and jakes ages.

2. Mixture problem
 I set up two equations about the amounts and acid concentrations.
 Solved to find how much of each solution to mix.

3. Speed-Distance-Time
 I used the formula:

Distance = Speed x Time

 I multiplied speed by time the distance.


I used simple equations to figure out the answers each problem.

5. Enumerate the steps you follow upon answering your constructed


problems.

Answer:

1. Age problem
1. Understand the problem.
2. Set up an equation.
3. Solve for the ages
4. Check the answer.
2. Mixture problem
1. Understand the problem.
2. Set up equation.
3. Solve the equations
4. Check the answer.
3. Speed-Distance-Time Problem
1. Use the formula: Distance = Speed x Time.
2. Plug in the values
3. Solve for distance.
4. Check the answer.

In short, I read the problem, set up the right equations or formula,


solved, and checked my answer.

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