NMAT Supplementary Problems 2
NMAT Supplementary Problems 2
2. The sum of three consecutive integers is 75. Find the sum of the largest and smallest
integers.
3. The sum of the numerator and denominator of a fraction is 17. If 3 is added to the
numerator and 2 is added to the denominator, the value of the fraction is 1. What is the
original fraction?
2. Tong is 26 years old and Sandy is 5 years old. In how many years will Tong be twice as old as
Sandy?
3. In 6 years, B will be 2/3 as old as A, and 8 years ago, he was 1/5 as old as A. Find their ages.
Prepared by:
Ian Dave Arangat
Associate Actuarial Analyst – SGV & Co.
Medical Student – Centro Escolar University
B.S. Applied Mathematics Major in Actuarial Science – University of Santo Tomas
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2. The perimeter of a rectangle is 56 inches more than the length of the rectangle. The width is
10 inches. Find the length of the rectangle.
3. The length of a rectangle exceeds its width by 2 feet. If each dimension were increased by 3
feet, the area would be increased by 51 square feet. Find the original dimensions.
2. How many liters of 60% solution of nitric acid should be added to 10 liters of a 30% solution
of nitric acid to obtain 50% solution?
3. A perfume maker wishes to blend perfume valued at P410 an ounce with a perfume worth
P250 an ounce to obtain a mixture of 40 ounces worth P300 an ounce. How much of the
P410 perfume should be used?
Prepared by:
Ian Dave Arangat
Associate Actuarial Analyst – SGV & Co.
Medical Student – Centro Escolar University
B.S. Applied Mathematics Major in Actuarial Science – University of Santo Tomas
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2. A can paint a certain house in 10 days and B can paint the house in 12 days. How long will it
take to paint the house if both men work?
3. Rick and Gino are refinishing an antique table. Working alone, Rick would need 8 hours to
finish the table, while Gino would require 10 hours. If they work together, how long will it
take them to complete the project?
2. A motorist travels for 3 hours at 40mph and then covers 80 miles in 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Find his average speed for the entire trip.
3. Mark leaves the house for school walking at the rate of 4kph. Two hours later, Kris follows
Mark at a walking rate of 6kph. How long will Kris have to walk to overtake Mark?
Prepared by:
Ian Dave Arangat
Associate Actuarial Analyst – SGV & Co.
Medical Student – Centro Escolar University
B.S. Applied Mathematics Major in Actuarial Science – University of Santo Tomas