Mathematics 106 Quiz 4 Instructions And Problems

Mathematics 106 Quiz 4 Instructions and Problems

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Problems and Questions

  1. An orchestra has 44 members. 12 play the saxophone, 15 play the clarinet, and 7 play both saxophone and clarinet. How many orchestra members play neither the saxophone nor the clarinet? Answer: ___________________________
  2. List the elements of the sets defined by the following:
    1. {3, 21, 6, 12} and {–3, –21, –6, –12} _____________________________
    2. (missing original set, as original question incomplete) _____________________________
    3. {4, 6, 8, 11} and {–4, –6, 8, –11} _____________________________
  3. Maximize the objective profit function subject to constraints indicated by a graph or grid (show feasible region and critical points). Maximum profit occurs at x = _________ , y = ____________
  4. A city council conducted a study on inner-city community problems using sociologists and research assistants from UMUC. Given labor hours and costs, determine the number of sociologists and research assistants to hire to minimize weekly costs, and find this minimum cost.
  5. A college offers multiple courses across various disciplines. If a freshman takes one course from each area during her first semester, how many different course selections are possible? Answer: _____________________________________
  6. Complete the following contingency table based on provided data (details incomplete in original prompt). A A’ Totals B B’ Totals
  7. A couple plans to have 4 children. How many possible gender groupings are there? Solve using the multiplication principle of counting. Answer: ________________________________
  8. Evaluate the following expression: __________________________________ __________________________________
  9. Belchfire Motor Industries will keep only 4 of its 7 auto assembly plants open. How many groupings of plants are possible? (Order does not matter.) Answer: _______________________________
  10. 11 candidates are vying for four distinct officer positions: president, CEO, COO, and chief marketing officer. How many different arrangements are possible? (Order matters.) Answer: _______________________________
  11. In a town, 40% of men and 30% of women are overweight. The population consists of 46% men and 54% women. What percentage of the overall population is overweight? Answer: _______________________________

Paper For Above instruction

The set of questions presented in this quiz covers a broad range of fundamental mathematical concepts, including set theory, combinatorics, linear programming, probability, and optimization. Each problem requires application of specific mathematical principles to solve real-world or theoretical problems, emphasizing both procedural skills and conceptual understanding.

Question 1: Set Theory and Venn Diagrams

In the case of the orchestra with 44 members, where 12 play the saxophone, 15 play the clarinet, and 7 play both, the goal is to determine how many members play neither instrument. To solve this, we utilize the principle of inclusion-exclusion.

Number of members who play either saxophone or clarinet = (Number of saxophone players) + (Number of clarinet players) - (Number who play both) = 12 + 15 - 7 = 20.

Thus, members who play neither instrument = Total members - (members who play either or both) = 44 - 20 = 24.

Therefore, 24 orchestra members do not play either instrument.

Question 2: Set Elements

Listing elements of sets involves identifying the structure. For the first example, the set {3, 21, 6, 12} and its negative counterpart {–3, –21, –6, –12} are given, clearly reflecting the principle of additive inverses. The subsequent parts require constructing similar set elements based on the provided or implied sets, emphasizing comprehension of set notation and elements.

Question 3: Linear Programming for Profit Maximization

Maximizing a profit function with constraints involves identifying the feasible region, typically visualized through graphing the inequalities. Key steps include plotting the constraints, finding intersection points (vertices), evaluating the profit function at these corners, and selecting the point that yields the maximum profit. Due to the absence of the specific graph image, the general process is explained, and the answer should include the coordinates (x, y) at the optimal point.

Question 4: Linear Optimization with Cost and Labor Constraints

This problem addresses minimizing costs subject to labor-hour constraints for sociologists and research assistants. Formulating the problem involves defining variables, creating the objective function (cost), and constraints based on minimum labor hours and costs. Using linear programming techniques, namely graphical methods or simplex, yields the optimal number of staff and minimizes the total cost. Specific numerical answers depend on solving the formulated constraints, which involves algebraic methods or software tools.

Question 5: Combinations in Course Selection

The total number of course selections where a student chooses exactly one course from each discipline involves multiplying the number of courses available in each category. Here, the calculation is 2 (history) x 3 (science) x 2 (philosophy) x 4 (mathematics) x 3 (English) = 23243 = 144.

Question 6: Contingency Table Completion

This requires completing the table based on available data, often involving calculating marginal totals and joint frequencies. Without specific data, general instructions involve summing or subtracting cell values to maintain consistency, applying the principles of contingency table construction.

Question 7: Counting Child Gender Groupings

The question involves enumerating all possible gender combinations among four children, assuming each child can be boys or girls. By the multiplication principle, each child has two possibilities, leading to 2^4 = 16 total groupings.

Question 8: Mathematical Expression Evaluation

Without the specific expression provided, the general approach involves applying order of operations, simplifying numerator and denominator separately if they are fractions, or substituting values as needed.

Question 9: Grouping Auto Plants

The question asks for combinations of 7 plants choosing 4 to keep operational. Since order does not matter, the solution involves calculating the binomial coefficient C(7, 4) = 35.

Question 10: Appointment of Officers

Choosing 4 officers from 11 candidates where order matters involves permutations: P(11, 4) = 11 × 10 × 9 × 8 = 7,920 different arrangements.

Question 11: Overweight Population Percentage

The expected value approach calculates the total percentage overweight by multiplying each group's proportion in the population by their overweight percentage and summing: (0.46 × 0.40) + (0.54 × 0.30) = 0.184 + 0.162 = 0.346 or 34.6% of the total population.

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