Word Problems in Algebra

The video tutorial covers five math problems, each focusing on different real-world scenarios. Problem 138 involves calculating the fraction of boxes loaded by day and night crews. Problem 139 deals with determining the range of a restaurant tip. Problem 140 focuses on solving for the weight of Joe's first lift in a weightlifting competition. Problem 141 calculates the maximum number of club members based on contributions. Finally, Problem 142 involves calculating the percentage of clerical staff after a reduction.

If the night crew loads 3/4 as many boxes as the day crew, and the night crew has 4/5 as many workers as the day crew, what fraction of the total boxes is loaded by the day crew?

• 1/2

• 3/5

• 5/8

• 3/8

A meal costs $35.50. If the tip is between 10% and 15%, what is the possible range for the total bill?

• $37 to $39

• $40 to $42

• $36 to $38

• $39 to $41

Joe's two lifts total 750 pounds. If twice the first lift is 300 pounds more than the second lift, what is the weight of the first lift?

• 400 pounds

• 350 pounds

• 300 pounds

• 250 pounds

A club collected $599 with each member contributing at least $12. What is the maximum number of members the club could have?

• 48

• 49

• 50

• 51

If a company has 3,600 employees and 1/3 are clerical, what percentage of the remaining employees are clerical after reducing the clerical staff by 1/3?

• 35%

• 30%

• 25%

• 20%