Prince Emerince Sumalinog

Prince emerince Sumalinog BSMAR-EI ALPHA
Mathematics in the modern world

3 topics and construct your own problem;
1.For Age Word Problem
2.For Mixture Problem
3.For Distance rate and Time
1.AGE WORL PROBLEM

Deo is 6 years older than Jeo. In 4 years, Deo will be twice
as old as Jeo. How old are they now?
Solution:
1. Define Variables:
Let represent Deo's current age.
Let represent Jeo's current age.
2. Set Up the Equations:
Deo is 6 years older than Jeo:
D=J+6
In 4 years, Deo will be twice as old as Jeo
D + 4 = 2(J + 4)
3. Substitute and Solve:
Substitute into the second equation
(J + 6) + 4 = 2(J + 4)
J + 10 = 2J + 8
J + 10 - J = 2J + 8 - J
10 = J + 8]
10 - 8 = J
J = 2]
4. Find Deo's Age:
Since :
D=2+6=8
Answer:
Jeo is 2 years old.
Deo is 8 years old.
Verification:
In 4 years, Jeo will be years old.
In 4 years, Deo will be years old.
Indeed, 12 is twice 6, so the solution is correct.
2.MIXTURE PROBLEM
A coffee shop has two types of coffee: one is 60% coffee
and the other is 80% coffee. How much of each type of
coffee should be mixed to obtain 50 liters of a mixture that
is 70% coffee?
Solution:
1. Define Variables:
Let be the amount (in liters) of the 60% coffee solution.
Let be the amount (in liters) of the 80% coffee solution.
2. Set Up the Equation:
The amount of coffee in the 60% solution is .
The amount of coffee in the 80% solution is .
The total amount of coffee in the 50 liters of the 70%
coffee solution is liters.
The equation for the mixture is:
0.60x + 0.80(50 - x) = 35
3. Solve the Equation:
Distribute over :
0.60x + 40 - 0.80x = 35
-0.20x + 40 = 35
-0.20x = -5
x = \frac{-5}{-0.20} = 25
4. Find the Amount of the 80% Solution:
The amount of the 80% coffee solution is liters.
Answer:
25 liters of the 60% coffee solution.
25 liters of the 80% coffee solution.
This will result in 50 liters of a mixture that is 70% coffee.
3.DISTANCE RATE AND TIME

Two sports cars, a Ferrari and a Lamborghini, start at the
same point and travel in the same direction on a straight
highway. The Ferrari travels at a constant speed of 150
miles per hour, and the Lamborghini travels at a constant
speed of 180 miles per hour. If the Lamborghini leaves 30
minutes after the Ferrari, how long will it take the
Lamborghini to catch up to the Ferrari?
Solution:
1. Convert Time to Hours: The Lamborghini leaves 30
minutes later, which is 0.5 hours (30 minutes / 60 minutes
per hour).
2. Calculate the Head Start: The Ferrari has a head start of
0.5 hours * 150 mph = 75 miles.
3. Relative Speed: The Lamborghini is closing the distance
at a rate of 180 mph - 150 mph = 30 mph.
4. Distance, Rate, Time Formula: We know the distance (d)
the Lamborghini needs to cover is 75 miles, and its relative
speed (r) is 30 mph. We need to find the time (t). Using the
formula d = rt, we can solve for time.
5. Solve for Time:
- 75 = 30t
- t = 75 / 30
- t = 2.5 hours
Answer: It will take the Lamborghini 2.5 hours to catch up
to the Ferrari.
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?
I combined the three topics by creating a problem where
the ages of individuals are involved in a mixture problem,
and their travel is described using distance, rate, and time.
The specific problem would involve the ages of people
mixing ingredients for a recipe, with the travel time to
obtain those ingredients factored into the solution. This
requires solving the age problem to determine the
quantities used in the mixture problem, then using those
quantities to determine the travel time.
2. How did you determine that your own constructed
problem is aligned in the 3 topics mentioned?
The problem's alignment with the three topics is
determined by its inherent requirements to solve different
parts of the problem using the concepts of each topic.
Solving the problem requires the following steps:
- Age Word Problem: Determining the ages of individuals
involved.
- Mixture Problem: Calculating the quantities of
ingredients based on the ages and recipe requirements.
- Distance, Rate, and Time Problem: Calculating the travel
time based on the distance to the ingredient source and
the travel speed.
3. What do you think of the level of difficulty you
encountered upon constructing the problem?
Constructing a problem that seamlessly integrates all three
topics presented a moderate level of difficulty. The
challenge lies in creating a realistic scenario where all
three mathematical concepts are naturally interwoven and
not artificially connected. Ensuring the problem is solvable
without excessive complexity is also crucial. A simpler
approach is to create separate problems, one for each
topic.
4. How did you arrive at your answers?
The solution process involves a multi-step approach:
- First, solve the age word problem to find the ages of the
individuals involved.
- Second, use the ages (or a function of the ages) to
determine the quantities used in the mixture problem.
- Third, use the quantities from the mixture problem (or a
function of those quantities) to calculate the distance, rate,
and time.
5. Enumerate the steps you follow upon answering your
constructed problems.
1. Define Variables: Assign variables to represent unknown
quantities (ages, amounts, speeds, times, etc.).
2. Formulate Equations: Create equations based on the
relationships described in the problem. This will often
involve using formulas like d = rt (distance = rate x time) for
distance problems, or equations representing proportions
for mixture problems.
3. Solve for Unknowns: Solve the system of equations to
find the values of the variables. This might involve
substitution, elimination, or other algebraic techniques.
4. Check Your Answer: Verify that the solution makes sense
within the context of the problem. Ensure that the values
obtained are realistic and satisfy all the conditions stated in
the problem.

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Prince emerince Sumalinog BSMAR-EI ALPHA

Mathematics in the modern world

1.AGE WORL PROBLEM

3.DISTANCE RATE AND TIME

After answering your own formulated problems. The

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

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