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Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by Obinoscopy(m): 1:39pm On Mar 30, 2023 |
Solve the mathematics word problem below: A recruiting firm advertised for a job and people from Ward A and Ward B applied. The recruiting firm was tasked to recruit at least 25% of people from Ward A and Ward B. If there are 3600 people from Ward A and 80 people from Ward B, what's the minimum number of people the firm should at least employ? A. 880 B. 900 C. 920 D. 925 E. None of the Above Note: Ward A and Ward B are both Wards ie Ward B is equally as important as Ward A even though it consists of a fewer number of people. Please show your workings. |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by Zonefree(m): 1:43pm On Mar 30, 2023 |
Ward A = 900 Ward B = 20 Total = 920 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by advanceDNA: 1:50pm On Mar 30, 2023 |
This election matter no go finish 3 Likes |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by Obinoscopy(m): 1:53pm On Mar 30, 2023 |
advanceDNA:This is pure mathematics word problem 1 Like |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by advanceDNA: 1:54pm On Mar 30, 2023 |
Obinoscopy: I can smell sarcasm from 10 miles away 1 Like |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by Westerhoffe(m): 2:07pm On Mar 30, 2023 |
Answer by ChatGPT: To find the minimum number of people the firm should at least employ, we need to calculate 25% of the total number of people from Ward A and Ward B, and then take the larger of the two values to ensure that the firm recruits at least 25% from both wards. 25% of 3600 = (25/100) * 3600 = 900 25% of 80 = (25/100) * 80 = 20 The larger value is 900, so the firm must recruit at least 900 people. Therefore, the correct answer is option B, 900. |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by princely4ever: 2:18pm On Mar 30, 2023 |
Obinoscopy: Hello this sounds like set. Here's my workings: 25/100 x 3600 = 900 25/100 x 80 = 20 900 + 20 = 920 (C) (answer) The minimum number of people the firm should employ should be 920. 1 Like |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by Shagati(m): 4:32pm On Mar 30, 2023 |
Obinoscopy: Even if 200 million people apply from 177,000 wards, there is only one (1) job available. Or did I read it wrong? 🤔 1 Like |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by Elliotwaveforec: 5:36pm On Mar 30, 2023 |
Option E. None of the above because there's only one position to be filled by just one person. The answer is: 1 (one). |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by GeeLuckUrch(m): 7:38pm On Mar 30, 2023 |
E because the minimum they can recruit is 20 and maximum is 920 |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by DesChyko: 7:44pm On Mar 30, 2023 |
Obinoscopy: Choi.. Obyno dey pah. See as word problem don solve election dilemma. Even if you change the and to or, still wahala |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by localbreed(m): 8:59pm On Mar 30, 2023 |
To determine the minimum number of people the firm should at least employ, we need to calculate 25% of the total number of people from Ward A and Ward B. First, we need to find the total number of people who applied: Total number of applicants = Number of people from Ward A + Number of people from Ward B Total number of applicants = 3600 + 80 Total number of applicants = 3680 Next, we need to calculate 25% of the total number of applicants: 25% of 3680 = (25/100) x 3680 = 920 Therefore, the recruiting firm should at least employ 920 people to meet the requirement of recruiting at least 25% of people from Ward A and Ward B. |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by advanceDNA: 9:16pm On Mar 30, 2023 |
It's a trick question |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by ShowYourCertificate: 9:30pm On Mar 30, 2023 |
Westerhoffe:Lies, here is the authentic response from ChatGPT: Recruiting firm's minimum employees. |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by Westerhoffe(m): 10:11pm On Mar 30, 2023 |
ShowYourCertificate: Then, ChatGPT was right to have notified of generating incorrect response at times. If you need a screenshot, I'll get you one. |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by Obinoscopy(m): 7:51am On Mar 31, 2023 |
advanceDNA:Many Maths Word Problem are trick questions...that's why it's a Problem |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by advanceDNA: 8:35am On Mar 31, 2023 |
Obinoscopy: A trick question isnt a real problem to be calculated but a kind of riddle..... a trick question is like saying : a plantain farmer plant plantain in a plantain plantation, how many "p" is in that? The answer is zero cos there is no p in "that"..... |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by emitope: 11:23am On Mar 31, 2023 |
This question reminds me of the "and FCT" thing in the electoral act which has reignited debates in the aftermath of the elections. |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by Obinoscopy(m): 2:30pm On Mar 31, 2023 |
advanceDNA:OK I get your point. It's not a riddle, it's just a maths problem. There is nothing ambiguous in the question. |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by advanceDNA: 2:45pm On Mar 31, 2023 |
Obinoscopy: Okay....if u say so.... Since its "a job" that was mentioned in ur question...i thought it was connoting singularity meaning only one job was available |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by Obinoscopy(m): 2:51pm On Mar 31, 2023 |
advanceDNA:No, the emphasis was the part I bolded: "The recruiting firm was tasked to recruit at least 25% of people from Ward A and Ward B." When I said a job, I simply meant the job title. For instance, phone operator. Many people can be employed at the same time as phone operator. Perhaps I didn't coin my words well. |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by ShowYourCertificate: 3:13pm On Mar 31, 2023 |
Westerhoffe:OH sure please provide the screenshot. |
Re: Solve This Mathematics Word Problem by Westerhoffe(m): 8:47pm On Mar 31, 2023 |
ShowYourCertificate: I have them, but they ain't uploading. |
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