Master Math: Solving Word Problems: analyze any word problem,translate it into mathematical terms,and get the right answer

Abstract

Tableof Contents ,/ To the Reader 11 Chapter 1. Simple Equation Problems 13 Length Problems 14 Age Problems 15 Use OF the Words "More Than" and "Less Than" 16 Inequalities Using the Words "At Least" and "At Most" 18 Number Problems 19 Chapter 2. Percents Percents and Decimals Percents and Numbers The Percent Is Included Percent Increase and Decrease Discounts Discounts on Discounts 36 Interest Simple lnterest Credit Cards Compound lnterest Bank Deposits Investments Stocks Bonds Profit and Loss Chapter 3. Advanced Level Age Problems Chapter 4. Mixlng Problems Stamps and Coins Liquids With Different Strengths Diluting Solutions With Water Mixing Metals A Mixed Bag Fruit, Candy, and Money Investments at Different Interest Rates Chapter 5. Measurement Problems Ratio and Proportion Proportion Measurements and Conversions The Cust~maryS ystem The Metric System Conversions Between the Customary and the Metric System Dimensional Analysis Temperature Chapter 6. Rate Problems Motion (Speed) Problems Work Problems 96 Chapter 7. Statistics and Probability 103 Averages 104 Graphs 105 Probability and Odds 112 Probability 112 Odds 114 Probabilities With "And" and "Or" Statements 115 The Counting Principle, Permutations, and Combinations 118 The Fundamental Counting Principle 118 Permutations 119 Combinations 120 Sets 120 Chapter 8. Geometry Plane Geometry Angles Perimeter Areas The Pythagorean Theorem Angles and Triangles Exterior Angles Congruent and Similar Triangles Polygons Similar Polygons The Circle Solid Geometry Area Volume Trigonometry Analytic Geometry Appendix. Review of Equations Linear Equations With One Variable Equations With Denominators Non-Proportion Equations Simultaneous Equations Quadratic Equations Answers to Practice Problems lndex About the Author