document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=252751>Question 252751</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I am attempting to write an algebraic word problem.  I have this thought in mind, however, I'm not sure which formula(s) I can use in order to effectively work the problem out and solve it. (I work in the logistics/transportation field, so I apologize for the example).\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If you have 5 cartons of light bulbs in a case, and can fit 200 cases to a single pallet, how many pallets of light bulb cases can you fit into a 53 foot trailer?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "So the question makes sense to me.  I am unsure if there is enough information in the question in order to write an equation and solve it effectively. Is this because I am unclear of the uses of the various types of equations? Can you please guide me in the right direction?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Thank you for your help in advance, it is greatly appreciated.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "~Kel </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #184826 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=ankor@dixie-net.com><B>ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=ankor@dixie-net.com><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=ankor@dixie-net.com><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=184826\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Here are few things you need to know before you can calculate this<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The inside dimensions of the 53' trailer, so you can find the usable volume<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The size of of pallets, <BR>\n" );
document.write( "The height of a loaded pallet (if you stack more than 1 level)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Can the pallets fill the width exactly if they are side-by-side (how many)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Can the pallets fill the length exactly? (how many)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If they exactly fill the trailer, width and lengthwise, only one level.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "no. of pallets = <IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=%28trailer+length+%2A+width%29%2F%28pallet+length+%2A+width%29 ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"%28trailer+length+%2A+width%29%2F%28pallet+length+%2A+width%29\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" > </SPAN>\n" );
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