Solved Problems in 1. Past Board Exam Problem Find the 30” term of an A.P. 4,7,10 ... bas Cc. 88 B. 90 D.75 Soletion: a = at(n-1)d x0 = 4+ (30-1) (3) thus; ajo = 91 Y Alternat Solution: a = a+ (n-2)d a = 7+ (30-2)(3)=91 ! 9. Past Board Exam Problem Astack of bricks has 61 bricks in the bottom layer, 58 bricks in the second layer, 55 bricks in the third layer and so until there are 10 bricks in the last layer. How many bricks are there together ? A. 638 B. 637 Solotion: S= Fata] a; = 61 anda, = 10 Solving for n : a) =a + (n-1)(d) 10 = 61+ (n-1)(-3) n= 18 then ; 18 = — [61+10 peeks ] @ thus; S = 639 Cc. 640 D. 639 VY Alternate Solotion: $= S[2a,+(n-1)4] Se Face) + (18 = 1)(3)] thus; S = 639MATH REVIEWER 7 womatics for Engineers Licensu 3. Past Board Problem Dotormine the sum of the progression if there are 7 anthmetic mean between STA C, 232 B 182 D. 216 Scheton se ola +a] Se 3 +35) thus; S= 171 4. Past Board Problem Find the sum of the first. 10 terms of the geometric progression 2, 4, 8, 16,... C. 225 A 1023 B. 2046 D, 1596 2 (2"-1) mrs thus; S = 2046 5. Past Board Problem Once @ month a man put some money into the cookie jar. Each month he put 50 centavos more into the jar than the month before. After 12 years he counted his money; he had P 5436, How much money did he put in the jar in the last month 7 A P73.50 C. 74,50 BP 75.50 D. 72.50 Seletion a= ar+(n-1)d where : 1 = 12 years or 144 months 4 = 0.50 Oe ™ mh + (144-1) (05 Ban yt 18 9a O)Solving for a,: S = Dl2a +(n-1)()] 5436 = a+ (144 - 1)(0.5)] ay =2 from eqn. © Quan = 2 + TLS we thus j ayy = 73.5 6 Past ME Board Problem Find the geometric mean of 64 and 4. A 16 C32 B. 34 D. 28 Solution: Geometric mean = J64(4) « thus ; Geometric mean = 16 7. Past Board Problem The seventh term is 56 and the 12" term is -1792 of the geometric Progression . Find the ratio and the first term. Assume the ratios are equal. A -2,5/8 C.-1,7/8 B. -1, 5/8 D.-2, 7/8 mel 'V Altirnate Solutions The ratio of Geometric Progression: a = ar? ay = ar? 56 = a (-2)° +1792 = 56r° a, = 38 , = 58 w thus; 6 =-2 64 w thus; a= 2 |a MATH REVIEWER ° tnematics for Engineers Licensure Eran, The first term of Geometric Progression : | ay = ar 21792 = a (-2)" 1792 a 2 2048 wows = 2 Hag 8.” Past Board Problem Find the sum of the infinite geometric progression 6, -2, z, tee A 92 c.11/2 B. 5/2 D. 7/2 Soletom s- + where = pe wet 6 3 then s- 6-8 ee 3 = thus:s= 2 2 9. Past Board Problem Find the sum of 1, 2. a 25 A 5/6 B. 2/3 go ee NeChapter 1-Algebra 2 £_Enginooring Mathomatics Reviewer by Mandawe & Capote = thus:s = 6 10. Past Board Problem Find the ratio of an infinite geometric series if the sum is 2 and the first term is Ye A 1/3 C. 3/4 B. 1/2 D. 1/4 w thus; r= 3/4 11. Past Board Problem Factor the expression x? + 6x +8 as completely as possible ? A. (x+8\(x-2) C. (x+4)( x+2) B. (x+4)(x-2) D. (x-4)( x-2) Salation: x +6x+B=0 @ thus; (x+4)(x+2)=019, Past Board Problem Find the value of x Inthe equation 24x? + 5x-1 = 0. A (1/6,1 C. (1/2, 1/5) 8. ( 1/6, ve) D. (1/8, -1/3) Selution: by Quadratic Formula 2(24) 2 Dt 48 w thus; x= 1/8; x =-1/3 13. Past Board Problem Find the value of k of the equation x? + kx +4 = 0 ,so0 that the roots are equal. A 44 c £12 B. +8 D. £2 Solotion: from sum of the roots : from product of the roots : B neh 1% = A 2x, = at x? = 4 1 1 s+ & aay 70 m% = +250 subs't. the value of x; from eqn. @ to eqn. ©: -k 42 = 2 w thus; k= +4 Y Alternate Solution: B’-4AC = 0 kK - 4(1)(4). = 0 K = 16 mw thus; k= + 4Chapter 1- Algebra — as £_Engineering Mathematics Reviewer by Mandawe & Capote mein itinomalics Reviewer by Manclawe & Capote 14. Past Board Problem If the roots of the equation are 1 and 2 . What Is the quadratic equation ? A e-3K+2 o- Cx 4+3x4 2 = 0 B. x-3x-2 = 0 D. + 3x- 2 Selation: from sum of the roots : from: product of the roots : B Xm s 8 mx = £ B c r+22 -8 12) = & b Fy ae) A B=-3A cam from the general equation : AG+Bx+T = 0 Ax? + (-3A)x + 2A w thus; x? - 3x + 2 = V Alternate Solution: for x; Lyx (x-1)(x-2) @ thus; X°-3x+2=0 15. Past Board Problem In the expansion of ( x + 4y )', the numerical coefficient of the 5" term is : A. 63,360 C. 506,880 B. 126,720 D. 253,440 Soletion: r™ term in (x+y)" r™ term = nx '*t y Ss term = 12 C,x'?* (ay )* S™ term = 126,720 x°y* = thus; the numerical coefficient is: 126,720 a Nii citar ttTH RI 7 em Taya 16. Past Board Problem The polynomial x? + 4x?- 3x +8 is divided byx-5, then the remainder is: A. 175 218 B 140 D. 200 Solution: Remainder Theorem : F(x) = +42 - 3x 48 £(5) = (5) + 4(5)?-3(5) +8 (5) =218 thus ; the remainder is 218 17. Past Board Problem Find the remainder if we divide 4y?+ 18y’ + 8y-4 by (2y+3). A 10 C15 B11 D. 13 fly) = 4y+ 187 + 8y-4 EB) oa st Board Problem Find the rational number equivalent to repeating decimal 2.35242424... A 23273 c. 23289 * 9900) ” "9900 23261 23264 8. 990° ° “900 Solution: 2.35242424. 2+0.35 + 0.00242424... 1(24) _, , 3489 (#) -2+ w thus ; 2.35242424... = —19. Past Board Problem Find the 1987" digit in the decimal equivalent to 1785. carting from decimal 9 point . A 8 ce Bo D.5 Saloon 4785. ~ 9.178517851785.. 9999 The 4", 8", 12", ..., 1984" digit of the repeating decimal 0.17851785...is 5. = Therefore ; the 1987" digit is “8” 20. Past Board Problem What is the lowest common factor of 10 and 32 . A. 320 c. 180 a2 D. 90 Solatons Prime factors of 10 and 32: 10 = (5) 32 = (2° = thus; the lowest common factor (LCF) = 2 21. Past Board Problem The sum of Kim’s and Kevin's ages is 18. In three years, Kim will be twice as old as Kevin, What are their ages now ? A 4,14 C711 8. 5,13 D. 6,12 Solotion: ; Subject Present Future | xty = 1830 Kim x xe3 (x+3) = 2(y+3) 3 @ Kevin y y+3 bet. eqn. D and eqn. @ : © thus; x = 13 yrs. Old andy = 5 yrs. Old Niicieiiidienentiina tiie |a MATH REVIEW, —_— Mathemaucs for Engineers Licensure Exar, * Vina tme ser 3 ok wil the hands of the clock be together for the firs, time? 3:12.30 Ay ats 12 x = 16.36 o= thus; the time is 3 : 16.36 1 Ramat Slaton 0) m3 yy) = 16.36 23, Past Board Problem The difference of the squares of the digits of a two digit positive number is 27. If the digits are reversed in order and the resulting number subtracted from the original number, the difference is also 27. What Is the original number? A 63 c.48 B S4 0.73 Slam U-w =277 +0 4 (Mot + u)-(10u+t) =27 t=3 +us® subst. inegn,@ to "t" in eqn. @: (3+u) -v =27 us3 t=6 we thus; the original number is; 10t+u= 10(6) +3= 63Chapter 1 - Algebra — : 7 9 ‘Mathematics Reviewer by Mandawe & C! 84, Past Board Problem Ten less than four mes a certain number is 14, Determine the number. A 6 a8 eo? o9 Sela X10 © 14 qe W259 ww thusix = 6 45. Past Board Problem Dope Bought 9 second hand Betamax VCR and then sold it to Rudy at a profit ‘of 40% . Rudy then sold the VCR to Noel at a profit of 20%. If Noe! paid P 2.856 more than it cost to Jojo, how much did Jojo pald for the unit 7 A P4000 C. 4,200 B Pal00 D. 4,300 Salton, Let;_x = Jojo's amount paid for the unit 1.4x = selling price to Rudy (1.2X1.4x) = selling price to Noe! then; (1.2X1.4x) = x + 2856 thus; x = P4200 26. Past Board Problem Ten liters of 25% salt solution and 15 liters of 35% salt solution are poured into a drum originally containing 30 liters of 10 % salt solution. What is the Percent concentration in the mixture? A 19.55 % C. 27.05 % B 22.15% D, 25.72%SEE ere arate eee 0.25 (10) + 0.35 (15) + 0,10 (30) = 55x o thus; x = 19,55 % 27. Past Board Problem Nog boat travels downstream in 2/3 of the time as It does going upstream, If velocity of the river current is 8 kph, determine the velocity of the boat In still water, A. 40 kph C. 50 kph B. 30 kph D. 60 kp Selefion. Vooat ™ velocity of the boat in still water. S = the distance traveled s te 7; iene 2 Leownstream 3 Cupseream Sac 2 a) Var 8” 3|V-8] BVecat — 24 = 2WVoost + 16 w= thus; Vroe = 40 kph : 28. Past Board Problem Abatch of concrete consisted of 200 Ibs fine aggregates, 350 Ibs coarse aggregate , 94 Ibs cement, and 5 gallons of water. The specific gravity of sand and gravel maybe taken as 2.65 and that of the cement as 3.10, How much weight of cement is required to produced one cubic yard ? A 765 Ibs C. 675 Ibs 8. 657 Ibs OD. 567 Ibs Selazon Weoment Weight of cement required to produce 1cu. yard = Viotar-mixturo where : : . Vesateomre = Vwoter + Veena + Voravet 94lb 8 . Soa 200 35010 : 740183 2.65 (624 55| 2.656243 3.10( 62-493 + VeementChapter 1 - Algebra — - 51 Z_Engineering Mathematics Reviewer by Mandawe & Capote i itrematic$ Reviewer by Mandlawe & Capote Vecatmicire = 4.4801 ft? (ese) 0.1659 yd? then; Weight of cement per yd? = —°4_ ~ 566,61 Ib: el w thus; Weight of the cement per cu. yd. = 567 Ibs st Board Problem Dalisay Corporation's gross margin is 45% of sales. Operating expenses such as. sales and administration are 15% of sales. Dalisay is in 40% tax bracket. What Percent of sales is their profit after taxes ? A18 % C. 24% B. 5% D. 0% Solutions Net profit = Gross Margin ~ Operating Expenses Net profit = 45-15 Net profit = 30 % then; % profit after taxes = 30 -0.4(30) = 30 -12 = 18% thus; % profit after taxes = 18% 30. Past Board Problem A club of 40 executives , 33 likes to smoke Marlboro, and 20 likes to smoke Phillip Moris. How many like both ? A 13 Gu B. 10 D. 12 (33- x) +(20-x) +x = 40 = thus; x =13 31. Past Board Problem ‘A and B working together can finish painting a home iri 6 days . A working alone , can finish it in five days less than B. How long will it take each of them to finish the work alone ? A.10, 15 C. 20, 25 B.15, 20 D. 5,1052 —___MATH REVIEWER Mathematics for Engineers Licensure Eran. ae B-5 B B? - 17B + 30=0 (B-15)(B-2) =0 B=15 and B= 2 (absurd) thus; B= 15 and A= 10 39. Past Board Problem Given that “w” varies directly as the product of x and y and inversely as the square of z, and that w = 4, when ,¥ =6and z = 3. Find the value of *w” when x=1, y = 4 and z A 2 a4 8B. 3 D. Selations we z K(2x6) a k= 3 (3x4) 2 = thus; W = 3 33. Past Board Problem ‘Amerchant has three items on sale, namely a radio for P 50 , a clock for P 30 and a fashlight for P 1.00 . At the end of the day , he has sold a total of 100 of the three items and has taken exactly P 1000 on the total sales. How many radios did he sale ? A 16 c. 18 B. 20 D. 24Chapter 1- Algebra : —_—__. Enginooring Mathematics Reviewer by Mandawe 6 Capot Saloons X = No, of radios sold out Y = N0. of clock sold out Z = no, of flashlight sold out xt y+z2 = 1050 50x + 300y +z = 1000 + @ subtract ® from @ ; 49x + 29y = 900 900 - 29 49 x= ty; ys 4 then; x = 16 & z = 80 = thus ; there are 16 radios being sold . 34. Past Board Problem ~ The third term of a harmonic progression Is 15 and the 9" term is 6, Find the 11" term ? A 4 C6 BS 0.7 Soltion: In. (a = 15 a = 6 InAP. =i aa ns w= 5 a =a;+ (9-3)d 1 = + 6d arate 1 ais then ; 1 1 one t (55) 1 an = thus; the 11" term in HP. is: ay = 533, Past Board Problem What is the sum of the coefficients of the expansion of (2x = 1 Ad G2 Bl bd. 3 Sebeivom: sum = [2q)=1P? = 1)” Sum = 0 34, Past Board Problem Find the ratio of the infinite geometric series if the sum is 2 and the first term is 2. A 3 c. 3/4 B. u/2 0. 1/4 j 37. Past Board Problem | n i Determine the sum of the infinite serles : S = Sabato ( 3] | ow G | AS C. 2/3 8.3/4 0% Solation:Chapter 1- Algebra — o oe Engu ing. Mathematics Revi by Mandawe & te 38. Past Board Problem Determine the sum of the positive valued solution equations : xy = 15, yz= 35, = 21, & to the simultaneous AAS 7 B. 13 D.19 Saetions (xyd(ve)(2x) = (15)(35)(21) xyz = 105 then; yz) | 105) 2 gz 2105, yz 108 xy 15/0 yz 35 ' xx 21 ze? 5 x3 5 y=«5 wethus; x+y +z= 15 39. Past Board Problem The areas of two squares differ by 7 sq, ft and thelr perimeters differ by 4 ft. Determine the sum of thelr areas. A. 25 fC c. 28 fe B. 27 ft D227 Salotions ¥-y = 770 ax-4y = 4 x-y=1 90 subst. @to O : X-(x-1P 27 then; 2x-1 = 7 xe4 y=3 thus; xX +y?= 4743? = 25 wAtA; = 25MATH REVIEWER ‘AO. Past Board Problem A bookstore purchased a best selling book a! should this book be sold so that, glving a 20% dl t P 200.00 per copy. At what price iscount, the profit Is 30 %, AP 347 C. P325 B.P 280 D, P:350 Solution: Let: x = selling price of the book 0.2x = discount price of the book 0.30(200) = profit then; 200 - 0,3(200) = x~0.20x w= thus ; x = P 325.00 4A1. Past Board Problem Ina certain community of 1,200 people , 60% are literate. Of the males, 50% are literate, and of the females 70% are literate. What is the female population? A850 Cc. 550 8.500 D. 600 Sclotion: Let: m= male ; f = female ; P = people won m+f= 1200 >® 0.50m + 0.70f = 0.60(1200) + @ from D& @; = thus; f = 600 females 2. Past Board Problem Gravity Causes 2 body to fall 16.1 fet in the 1% second, 48.3 in the x , 80.5 in the 3” second, and so on . in second, £05 nt How far did the body fall during A. 248.7 ft C. 244.5 ft B. 308.1 ft D. 305.9 fthapter 1- Algebra —_ a= ar+(n-1)d where: d= aa, = 48.3-16.1= 32.2 then : ayo = 16.1 +( 10-1) (32.2) w thus ; ajo = 305.9 ft 43. Past Board Problem Ina commercial survey involving 1,000 persons on brand preference, 120 were found to prefer brand x only, 200 prefer brand y only, 150 prefer brand z only, 370 prefer either brand x or y but not z, 450 prefer brand y or z but not x, and 420 prefer either brand z or x but not y. How many persons have no brand preference, satisfied with any of the 3 brands. A230 Cc, 180 8.280 D. 130 Solation: (s0\ . * 7 (120 + 200 + 150) + (50 + 100 + 150) + p = 1000 (SL ow 770 + p = 1000 = thus ; p = 230 persons ‘M4, Past Board Problem The electric power which a transmission line can transmit is proportional to the product of its design voltage and current capacity, and inversely to the transmission distance. A 115 kilovolt line rated at 1000 amperes can transmit 150 Megawatts over 150 km. How much power, in Megawatts, can a 230 kilovolt line rated at 1,500 amperes transmit over 100 km ? A.785 C. 675 B.485 D. 595 incense ile thai3 _—_ MATH REVIEWER. a inser conse Esa Solution: Patt d KVL d when; V= 115V, I= 1000 Amp, P= 150 MW, d= 150 km Ps = K(115)(1000) 150 150 k= 0.19565 when ; V=230kV,1= 1500 Amp,P=? ,d = 100km p = (0-19565\(230)(1500) 100 wr thus; P= 675 MW 43, Past Board Problem The number x, 2x+7, 10x-7 form a Geometric Progression, Find the value of x. A-S & -3/7 C7 & -7/6 e Bo 7& 7/6 D8 & 3/7 } Selatan: 2x47 _ 7 x 2x+7 (2x+7) = 10x?- 7x (x=7)(6x+#7)=0 = thus; x = 7 and x = ae 6 ‘46, Past Board Problem Solve for x: 10x? + 10x +1=0 A. ~ 0,113 , - 0.887 C. - 0.331 , — 0.788 B. - 0.113, - 0.788 D. - 0.311 , — 0.887Chapter 1 - Algebra 59 & _Engineering Mathematics Reviewer by Mandawe & Capote eee Salton: 10 + 10x +1 = 0 Using quadratic formula: thus; x= —0.113 and x =- 0,887 ‘47, Past Board Problem Solve forx: ¥20-x =x A 4,-5 c-4, 5 8. -4,-5 D. no solution a Check : when: x = -5 V20-x =x oy 10- (5) = “x PS =-5 Xe +x-20 4154-5 (x-4 x45) 20 The root (- 5) is an extraneous root. = thus ; the is Po eee us ; the answer is (d). 48. Past Board Problem _ Find the sum of the sequence 25, 30, 35,... A. 2 2 +9n) c iG +5n) 5 9 8. 3a +9n) b. 2{n? ~ Sn) Salton: s = 3 2a, + (nl)d J wa = 5 2(25) + (w-1)5 ]= 5 (Sn + 45) b? <9‘AY, Past Board Problem If the sum is 220 and the first term Is 10, find the common difference If the ley term is 30. A 2 C3 BS. D. 2/3 Sebetins ap = ay + (n-1)d 30 = 10 + (n-1)d Solving for n : 220 = $(10 +30) n=il then ; 30. = 10+(11-1)d w thus; d = 2 —— 50. Past Board Problem 4 Given 2 x 2 matrix ( a: Find its determinant. A 31 Cc. -20 B 4 D. 20 Salatin: aa ( | 7 8 detA = [ 9(8)-7(4)] 44 deta " |4 Chapter 1 - Algebra 61 Engineering Mathomatics Reviewer by Mandawe & Capote 51. Past Board Problem If_15 people won prizes in the state lottery, in how many ways can these 15 people win first , second , third , fourth , and fifth prizes ? A. 4, 845 C. 360, 360 8. 116, 280 D. 3,003 Sobotion + p,= 0! ve" @n! 151 Die rill | sPis= Geral 15! } thus; 1s Pis = 360,360 ways Y Abtunat Saletan: Box Method N = [15|14 [13 [12 [13] a iJ & z " 360,360 ways st Board Problem | How many 4 digits number can be formed without repeating any digit from the following digits : 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6? A. 120 c. 140 | B. 130 D. 150 | Solation: | a! @-n! 5! 2 ea wr thus; sPa = 120 ways Y Alternate Soltion: Box Method N =|5[4|3 2 thus; N = 120 ways@ MATH REVIEWER nite for tne Hes ery ‘53, Past Board Problem In how many ways can a set of 6 di Istinct books be arranged In a bookshelf? C, 360 A . 0. 120 B, 180 Soletion Mor Ee Pom Gl wr thus; Pp = 720 ways Y Attnats lotions (ox Method = thus; N = 720 ways N BA, Past Board Problem How many permutations are there if the letters PNRCSE are taken 6 at a time ? 5040 ©. 720° , . B.140 D, 24 Satston Py om nt oP = 61 thus; oP, = 720 ways Y AltanatsSalotions Box Method w thus N = 720 ways N ini insmhssninti ana asciiChapter 1 ~ Algebra 6 $$ Erinnnring Mathomaticn Reviewor by Mandawe Capote Past Board Problem What Is the number of permutations of the letters in the word BANANA ? A36 C52 8.60 0.42 Slaton ne —ol piqin where; n= 6 total number of letters ( BANANA) p = 3( three A's) q = 2(twoNs) = 8! 3121 thus; N= 60 ways 56. Past Board Problem In how many ways can 3 MARINES and 4 ARMIES be seated on a bench if the ARMIES must be seated together ? A. 640 C.576 B. 720 D. 144 Soleion y N = no. of ways N= 31414 o thus; N= 576 ways ‘57. Past Board Problem Four different colored flags can be hung Ina row to make coded signal. How many signals can be made If a signal consists of the display of one or more flags . A. 64 C68 B. 66 D. 62 i.c wnematics for Engineers Licensure Exams Soletion: N = number of signals . N = 4Py+ 4Pp + 4P3 + aPa ! ! ! 4! N = 4412424424 = thus;N = 64 58. Past Board Problem How many four digit numbers can be formed by the use of the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 if one digit is used only once in one number ? A 240 C. 280 B. 320 D. 360 Slaton: Altrnate Soletion: ml oP = hod : tt Box Method 6! oes eal n= [e[s4B = thus; 6P, = 360 ways = thus; N = 360 ways 59. Past Board Problem There are four balls of four different colors. Two balls are taken at a time and arranged ina definite order. For example if a white and a red ball are taken, one definite arrangement is white first, red second and another arrangement is red first, white second. How many such arrangements are possible ? ‘ A 24 © 12° . D. 36 /Chapter 1-Algebra |; ee 4_Engihooring Mathomatica Reviewer by Mandawo & Capote Seletian Alturmatt Solutions Py = mule = [4 ' aay N 3 Pre el w thus; N» 12 ways (42271 g thus; «P= 12 ways 60, Past Board Problem Afoctory bullding has six entrance doors . In how many ways can a person enter and leave ; 1.” by any door il, by a different door A. 30, 36 65 B. 36, 30 D, 36,6 Golntiom: 1. By any door ll, By Different door nele n=[6|[5 w thus; N = 36 ways thus; N= 30 ways 61. Past Board Problem Three A, B, and C get Into a bus that has six vacant seats on each side, In how many ways can they be seated If A Insists on sitting on the right side ? A. 660 Cc. 530 B, 720 D. 410 Seletion Using box Method + «= fablL thus;N = 660 waysnama Teens tek 62, Past Board Problem ; A group of 6 speakers consists of 2 politicians end Ei tewyers. who 2 rem polltclans. In arrangements for a speaking order | emt E | Os pollticians will speak in succession and the lawyers in success ways can the order be arranged ? c. 96 3 8 D. 192 Ne=214!2t = thus; N = 96 ways 0 63. Past Board Problem - In how many ways can 4 boys and 4 girls be seated alternately in a row of eich, chairs? A 576 Cc. 1728 B. 1152 D. 288 Saletions N= 41412 thus; N= 1152 ways 64. Past Board Problem In how many ways can a PSME chapter with 15 Directors, choose a President, 2 Vice-President , a Secretary, a Treasurer, and an Auditor . if no member can hold more than one position ? A 15 C. 36,060 8. 3,003, D. 360,360 AturoateSeletiens Using box method: N= P( 15,5) N = no. of committees that can be formed 151 . ears n = [15] 14 13][i2 u] w thus; N= 360,360 ways w thus; N= 360,360 waysChapter 1- Algebra . 79 eo Enginoering matics Reviewer by Manda Capote 65. Past Board Problem APSME unit has 10 ME’s, 8 PME's and 6 PM's, If acommittee of 3 members one from each group Is to be formed , how many such committees can be formed ? A, 260 Cc. 480 8B. 380 D. 360 Solations N = no. of committees can be formed N=] 10}] 8 || 6 w= thus ; N = 480 ways 66. Past Board Problem There are 5 main roads between the cities A and B, and four between B and C. In how many ways can a person drive from A to C and retum, going through B on both trips without driving on the same road twice ? A.260 ¢. 120 8.240 D. 160 Solution N 10. of ways from A to B N, = No. of ways from B to. C Ni 5 )(4) = 20 ways Na = (4)(3) = 12 ways Ny = no. of ways from AtoC Ny = (20)(12) v= thus; Np = 240 ways 67. Past Board Problem The lotto uses numbers 1-42. A winning number consists of six different numbers in any order . What are your chances of winning It? AS, 245, 786 : €. 10, 127, 420 8.8, 437, 224 D. 2,546, 725 Slaton al oe = Cory :Gi - MATH REVIEWER — Mathematics for Enginoers Licensure Extry nG = Caz-6)T 61 ww thus; aCe = 5, 245, 786 68. Past Board Problem How many ways can you Invite one or more of five friends to a party ? A.25 C15 8.31 OD. 62 Seletion: From no, of combinations taken 1, 2,3, ...ornata time: N= 5Cy + Cz + 5Cp + 5Ca + 5C5 + ’ w thus; N = 31 ways Altsnate Sletions Ne=2m-d N= 2-1 we thus; N= 31 ways 49. Past Board Problem There are four balls of different colors. Two balls at a time are taken and arranged in any way. How many such combinations are possible ? A. 36 cé B 3 DL i Sleton | 4! j Net.s j f2* A221 leo eertae elon 70. Past Board Problem Aseml-conductor company will hire 7 men and 4 women , In how many ways can the company choose from 9 men and 6 women ? A. 680 C4 ee . 5. e40Chapter 1 - Algebra — 69 £;_Engincering Mathematics Reviewer by Mandawe & Capote z = (9G) [ 6Cs J -emileam ww thus; N = 540 ways 2 11, Past Board Problem In how many ways can a committee of three consisting of two chemical engineers and one mechanical engineer can be formed from four chemical engineers and three mechanical engineers ? A 18 ©.32 B. 64 D. none of these Soleo N= [42] [30] 4! 31 ‘ -[eSolen se thus; N= 18 ways 72. Past Board Problem In Mathematics examination , a student may select 7 problems from a set of 10 problems .In how many ways can he make his choice ? A. 120 Cc. 720 B. 530 D. 320 Selections N = 10 10! N © (1047 17 wr thus; N = 120 ways i lt ts la a73. Past Board Problem How many line segments can be formed with 6 distinct points , nO three y which are collinear ? = thus; N = 15 line segments w thus; N = 15 line segments | A10 c. 20 | B.S D. 25 | Saletan: Alternate Salotion: | N= C2 N = no, of line segments 61 n(n-t) _ 6(5) fo n= tml). 20) | > ai? 2 2 74, Past Board Problem How many triangles are determined by the vertices of a regular hexagon? A 10 c. 20 B. 15 D. 25 dass k N= 6G ; 8 eh o thus; N= 20 triangles TS. Past Board Problem How many committees can be formed by choosing 4 men from an organization of a membership of 15 men? 4.1390 C. 1435 8.1240 D. 1365 Salon: N =1sCy = 451 (15-4) 47 = thus; N = 1365 different committeesChapter 1- Algebra — - nN —_ £,_Enginooring Mathomatica Roviewor by Mandawo & Capote 16, Past Board Problem On a certain examination , the student must answer 8 out of the 12 questions, Including exactly 5 of the first 6. In how many ways can he write the examination? A. 100 792 B. 495, D.120 Salaion: NN; = no. of ways to answer 5 out of the ist 6, N= Cs = 6 ways Nz = no. of ways to answer 3 of the remaining 6. Np = «Cy = 20 ways then ; Ny = no, of ways he can write the examinations : Ny = Ni Na w thus; Nj =(6)(20) = 120 ways st Board Problem How many different sums of money can be made from a penny , a nickel, a dime , and a quarter ? A 24 © 15 B. 12 0. 20 Slaton: From Combination of 1 things taken 1, 2,3,... or nat atime : N= Citi tre = N = 15 ways Y Rltrvate Slation = 21 Me 15 ways a z22 ", __ MATH REVIEWER, ooo Mathematics for Engineers Licensure Exams 78, ast Board Problem Tony went to a drugstore. He bought a bottle of aspirin and bottle of Tyleno) The aspirin cost Php 1.25 more than Tylenol. He also bought cologne which cost twice as much as the total of the other two ‘combined. How much did the Tylenol cost if his total bill ( without tax ) was PRP 24,75? A. Php 4.50 C. Php 6.25 B. Php 3.50 D. Php 5.75 Soletion x = cost of Tylenol y = x+1.25 = cost of Aspirin : 2 =2(x+x+ 1.25) = cost of Cologne xty+z = 2475 x(x #125) +2 (2x4 1.25) = 24.75 6x = 21.00 = thus; x = 3.50 79. Past Board Problem If an alloy containing 30% silver is mixed with a 55% silver alloy to get 800 pounds of 40% alloy, how much of the 30% silver alloy must be used? C. 460 pounds A. 450 pounds B. 420 pounds . 480 pounds ‘ 7 040 [—— | 0.30 0.55 — _—! |_| Kal ——} 0.30x + 0.55 ( 800 - x) = 0.40 (800) .=0.25x = - 0.55(800) + 0,40(800) x = 480 pounds s= thus; (d) 480 pounds mbites =Chapter 1- Algebra . 7 a nm oe Engin ring. lomnatica Revie by Mandawo & Capota st Board Problem Lita has ten bills in her wallet. She has a total of Php 40.00. If sho has one ‘more Php 5 bill than Php 10 bills, and two more Php 1 bills than Php & bills, how many Php 10 bills does she have 7 A 4 C2 B. 3 DS Selatan Let: x = no, of Php 10 bills Y = no. of Php 5 bills Z = no. of Php 1 bills xty+z=10 a) yextl 3 @ zey+2 > © subst to © the eqns. @ & © K+xX+1L+x414+2=10 81. Past Board Problem In how many ways 7 scientists be assigned to one triple and two double hotel rooms? A 210 Cc. 300 B. 200 D. 230 w thus; (a) 210 ways™ —___MATH REVIEWER, en Mathematics for Engineers Licensure Exan, Board Problem ‘A woman went shopping for some canned goods which were on sale, She vou three times as many cans of tomato sauce as cans of Peaches af ho tines a many cans of tuna as cans of peaches. If she purchased a total bow ‘many cans of PEACHES did She buy ? C2 A 4 8 3 0.5 Saletion: no. of tomato sauce no. of peaches no. of tuna 3y90 24re xt+y+z By +y +2y y=4 ww thus; (a) no. of peaches is 4 83. Past Board Problem ‘Aman invested Php 50,000. Part of it he put in an oil stock from which he hoped to receive a 20% retum per year. The rest he invested in a bank stock which was paying 6% per year. If he received Php 400 more the first year from the bank stock than from the oil stock, how much did he invest in the oil stock ? A. 10,000.00 C. 15,000.00 B. 20,000.00 D. 13,000.00 Selotion: Let: the amount he invested for oil stock. 50,000 - mount invested in the bank Interest After 1 year : 0.20 (x ) + 400 = 0.06 (50,000 - x ) (0.20 + 0.08) x = 0,06(50,000) - 400 x = Php 10,000.00 = thus; (a) Php 10,000.00