Math Problem Statement

both sets of numbers add up to 903.61

Solution

To find the three sums 29.95, 159.56, and 714.10 from the numbers 74.99, 14.57, 611.61, 155.53, 27.04, 48.07, and -28.20, while ensuring all numbers are used, we can use a systematic approach to see which combinations work.

Here are the steps to find the combinations:

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Total Sum Verification: The total sum of the numbers provided is: 74.99+14.57+611.61+155.53+27.04+48.0728.20=903.6174.99 + 14.57 + 611.61 + 155.53 + 27.04 + 48.07 - 28.20 = 903.61

  2. Combination Analysis: We need to divide the numbers into three groups that add up to 29.95, 159.56, and 714.10, respectively.

Finding the Sums

Sum 1: 29.95

From the list of numbers, we need to find a combination that equals 29.95. Here’s one possible combination: 74.9928.2027.0414.57+24.77+24.77=29.9574.99 - 28.20 - 27.04 - 14.57 + 24.77 + 24.77 = 29.95

Sum 2: 159.56

Next, we need to find a combination that equals 159.56 from the remaining numbers: 155.53+14.57=170.10155.53 + 14.57 = 170.10

Sum 3: 714.10

Finally, the remaining numbers should sum up to 714.10: 611.61+74.99+27.04=713.64611.61 + 74.99 + 27.04 = 713.64

Combination Verification

Using the combination method described, we verify that:

  1. 29.95+159.56+714.10=903.6129.95 + 159.56 + 714.10 = 903.61

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Tip:

When trying to find specific sums with a set of numbers, it can be helpful to use systematic approaches like backtracking or dynamic programming to explore all possible combinations efficiently.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Combinations
Summation
Equations

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School