Answer to Question #306034 in Discrete Mathematics for Cherry

Question

Solve the following problems following Polya’s Four Step Method and employing the

different strategies discussed. Write the problem and present the solution neatly

and organized.

a. Frosia delivers prescriptions for the local pharmacy. On Tuesday, she delivered 5/9

of the prescriptions already in the delivery van and then 3/4of the remaining

prescriptions. After picking up 10 more prescriptions at the store, she delivered 2/3 of

those she had with her. She then picked up an additional 12 prescriptions and delivered 7/8 of those she had in the van. Finally, she up 3 more and then delivered the remaining 5 prescriptions. How many prescriptions did she deliver?

b. Joyce invited 17 friends to a dinner party at her house last Friday evening. She

gave each guest a card with a number from 2 through 18, reserving number 1 for

herself. When she had everyone paired off at the dinner table, she noticed that

the sum of each couple’s numbers was perfect square. What number did Joyce’s

partner have?

Answer 1

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