Andrew Jackson math story problem
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Andrew Jackson was the 7th president of the USA, if we multiply his position by the number of years in his first term (4), what number do we get?
Andrew Jackson was the 7th president of the USA, if we multiply his position by the number of years in his first term (4), what number do we get?
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Andrew Jackson won his second term by getting twice as many votes as his rival, who got 5600 votes. How many votes did Andrew Jackson receive?
Andrew Jackson won his second term by getting twice as many votes as his rival, who got 5600 votes. How many votes did Andrew Jackson receive?
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For his second term inauguration, Andrew Jackson had 3 times as many guests as his first inauguration, which had 2000 attendees. How many guests attended his second inauguration?
For his second term inauguration, Andrew Jackson had 3 times as many guests as his first inauguration, which had 2000 attendees. How many guests attended his second inauguration?
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Andrew Jackson was in office for two terms (8 years). If each year had an average of 365 days, how many days in total did Jackson spend in office?
Andrew Jackson was in office for two terms (8 years). If each year had an average of 365 days, how many days in total did Jackson spend in office?
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During Andrew Jackson's presidency, he vetoed 12 significant pieces of legislation. If each bill came from a separate committee and Congress can introduce 3 bills per month from each committee, how many months were these bills introduced?
During Andrew Jackson's presidency, he vetoed 12 significant pieces of legislation. If each bill came from a separate committee and Congress can introduce 3 bills per month from each committee, how many months were these bills introduced?
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In 1835, towards the end of Andrew's Presidency, the U.S. paid off its national debt which was approximately $58 million. If this amount was divided equally among the then 24 states, how much debt did each state shoulder?
In 1835, towards the end of Andrew's Presidency, the U.S. paid off its national debt which was approximately $58 million. If this amount was divided equally among the then 24 states, how much debt did each state shoulder?
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Andrew Jackson was the 7th President of the United States and served for two terms, or 8 years. If we assign a numeric value to each year of service, starting with 1 for his first year, what is the sum of these numeric values?
Andrew Jackson was the 7th President of the United States and served for two terms, or 8 years. If we assign a numeric value to each year of service, starting with 1 for his first year, what is the sum of these numeric values?
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Andrew Jackson fought in the War of 1812. If we multiply his presidency's number (7) by the date of the war, what do we get?
Andrew Jackson fought in the War of 1812. If we multiply his presidency's number (7) by the date of the war, what do we get?
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In 1828, Andrew Jackson was elected as the 7th president of the United States. If his campaign lasted 18 months, in what year did Jackson's presidential campaign begin?
In 1828, Andrew Jackson was elected as the 7th president of the United States. If his campaign lasted 18 months, in what year did Jackson's presidential campaign begin?
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Jackson served as president for two terms (8 years). If each year contains approximately 525600 minutes, how many minutes did Jackson spend as President (ignore leap year)?
Jackson served as president for two terms (8 years). If each year contains approximately 525600 minutes, how many minutes did Jackson spend as President (ignore leap year)?
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Andrew Jackson was involved in approximately 100 duels. If he managed to avoid death in 97\% of these duels, how many duels resulted in near-death?
Andrew Jackson was involved in approximately 100 duels. If he managed to avoid death in 97\% of these duels, how many duels resulted in near-death?
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Andrew Jackson owned a plantation that was 1,050 acres. If each acre was divided into plots that were \(\frac{1}{4}\) of an acre large, how many plots did he have in total?
Andrew Jackson owned a plantation that was 1,050 acres. If each acre was divided into plots that were \(\frac{1}{4}\) of an acre large, how many plots did he have in total?
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Andrew Jackson served as the 7th president for 2 terms. If each term is 4 years, how many months did he serve as president?
Andrew Jackson served as the 7th president for 2 terms. If each term is 4 years, how many months did he serve as president?
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Andrew Jackson's military campaign acquired \(828,000\) square miles of land. If he divides this equally between his three friends, how much will each get?
Andrew Jackson's military campaign acquired \(828,000\) square miles of land. If he divides this equally between his three friends, how much will each get?
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In the year Andrew Jackson became president \(1829\), the country's population was around \(12\) million. By the end of his presidency in \(1837\), the population had grown to around \(14\) million. What was the average annual growth rate?
In the year Andrew Jackson became president \(1829\), the country's population was around \(12\) million. By the end of his presidency in \(1837\), the population had grown to around \(14\) million. What was the average annual growth rate?
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Andrew Jackson was known for vetoing \(12\) bills during his presidency. If he vetoed at a constant rate, how many bills did he veto per year?
Andrew Jackson was known for vetoing \(12\) bills during his presidency. If he vetoed at a constant rate, how many bills did he veto per year?
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During Andrew Jackson's presidency (1829-1837), the national debt fluctuated yearly. If the debt in the first year was $58 million and by the end of his presidency it was $0, what was the average yearly rate of decrease in millions?
During Andrew Jackson's presidency (1829-1837), the national debt fluctuated yearly. If the debt in the first year was $58 million and by the end of his presidency it was $0, what was the average yearly rate of decrease in millions?
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Andrew Jackson's South Carolina plantation, the Hermitage, was a parallelogram with sides measuring 8 and 12 miles, respectively, and an included angle of 60 degrees. What was the area in square miles?
Andrew Jackson's South Carolina plantation, the Hermitage, was a parallelogram with sides measuring 8 and 12 miles, respectively, and an included angle of 60 degrees. What was the area in square miles?
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Andrew Jackson increased the number of average voters by eliminating certain restrictions. If the voter turnout grew from 100,000 to 150,000, what percentage increase does this represent?
Andrew Jackson increased the number of average voters by eliminating certain restrictions. If the voter turnout grew from 100,000 to 150,000, what percentage increase does this represent?
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The Indian Removal Act signed by Andrew Jackson in 1830 resulted in the displacement of nearly 60,000 native Americans over the course of a decade. What was the average annual displacement?
The Indian Removal Act signed by Andrew Jackson in 1830 resulted in the displacement of nearly 60,000 native Americans over the course of a decade. What was the average annual displacement?
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Andrew Jackson served two terms as President. If his first term lasted 4 years and his second term also lasted 4 years, expressed as an exponential expression using base 2 squares, how long did he serve in total?
Andrew Jackson served two terms as President. If his first term lasted 4 years and his second term also lasted 4 years, expressed as an exponential expression using base 2 squares, how long did he serve in total?
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Andrew Jackson was the 7th president and his presidential number was a prime number. Which of the following is not a prime number?
Andrew Jackson was the 7th president and his presidential number was a prime number. Which of the following is not a prime number?
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If Andrew Jackson's presidential campaign cost \(x\) dollars and he won the election by spending 30% less than his opponent, how much did his opponent spend?
If Andrew Jackson's presidential campaign cost \(x\) dollars and he won the election by spending 30% less than his opponent, how much did his opponent spend?
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Andrew Jackson vetoed about 12 bills in his presidency. If this trend continues and a year has 365 days, what's the percentage of bills he vetoed per day?
Andrew Jackson vetoed about 12 bills in his presidency. If this trend continues and a year has 365 days, what's the percentage of bills he vetoed per day?
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Andrew Jackson became President in 1829. If his presidency tax revenue decreased each year by 5\%, what would the tax revenue be in 1837 if it was $100,000 in 1829?
Andrew Jackson became President in 1829. If his presidency tax revenue decreased each year by 5\%, what would the tax revenue be in 1837 if it was $100,000 in 1829?
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Andrew Jackson's democratic party won 56\% of the popular vote in the 1832 election. If there were 1.4 million total voters, approximately how many voted for Jackson's democratic party?
Andrew Jackson's democratic party won 56\% of the popular vote in the 1832 election. If there were 1.4 million total voters, approximately how many voted for Jackson's democratic party?
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During his presidency, Andrew Jackson vetoed 12 bills in 8 years. If the number of vetoes decreased parabolically, attaining a minimum number of vetoes in the middle (4th year), and rising again to the same number in the last year as in the first, how many vetoes were there approximately in the 5th year?
During his presidency, Andrew Jackson vetoed 12 bills in 8 years. If the number of vetoes decreased parabolically, attaining a minimum number of vetoes in the middle (4th year), and rising again to the same number in the last year as in the first, how many vetoes were there approximately in the 5th year?
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If Andrew Jackson's adult height was 6 foot 1 inch and his life-size statue is scaled up by a factor of 1.25, what is the height of the statue in feet?
If Andrew Jackson's adult height was 6 foot 1 inch and his life-size statue is scaled up by a factor of 1.25, what is the height of the statue in feet?
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In 1828, Andrew Jackson won the presidential election by securing 56% votes of a total voter turnout of 1.1 million. How many votes did Jackson secure?
In 1828, Andrew Jackson won the presidential election by securing 56% votes of a total voter turnout of 1.1 million. How many votes did Jackson secure?
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During Andrew Jackson's presidency, the national debt decreased by nearly 66% from $58 million to $20 million. What was the total decrease in the national debt?
During Andrew Jackson's presidency, the national debt decreased by nearly 66% from $58 million to $20 million. What was the total decrease in the national debt?
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Jackson's specie circular resulted in the value of paper money dropping by 15%. If the original value of a bill was $100, what was the value of the bill after the drop?
Jackson's specie circular resulted in the value of paper money dropping by 15%. If the original value of a bill was $100, what was the value of the bill after the drop?
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Andrew Jackson vetoed the rechartering of the Second Bank of the United States in 1832, which had a proposed term of 20 years. If the bank reopened in 1841 and closed in 1861, how many years was it in operation?
Andrew Jackson vetoed the rechartering of the Second Bank of the United States in 1832, which had a proposed term of 20 years. If the bank reopened in 1841 and closed in 1861, how many years was it in operation?