Questions from Business Mathematics

Q: If the Canadian dollar is worth 6.5% less than

If the Canadian dollar is worth 6.5% less than the U.S. dollar, by what percentage does the U.S. dollar exceed the value of the Canadian dollar?

Q: Neil always trades in his car when it reaches five years of

Neil always trades in his car when it reaches five years of age because of the large amount of driving he does in his job. He is investigating whether there would be a financial advantage in buying a...

Q: An owner listed a property for 140% more than she paid

An owner listed a property for 140% more than she paid for it 12 years ago. After receiving no offers during the first three months of market exposure she dropped the list price by 10%, to $172,800. W...

Q: A car dealer normally lists new cars at 22% above cost

A car dealer normally lists new cars at 22% above cost. A demonstrator model was sold for $17,568 after a 10% reduction from the list price. What amount did the dealer pay for this car?

Q: If the denominator of a fraction decreases by 20% and the

If the denominator of a fraction decreases by 20% and the numerator remains unchanged, by what percentage does the value of the fraction change?

Q: The Hampton District school board decided to reduce the number of students

The Hampton District school board decided to reduce the number of students per teacher next year by 15%. If the number of students does not change, by what percentage must the number of teachers be in...

Q: The Lightning laser printer prints 30% more pages per minute than

The Lightning laser printer prints 30% more pages per minute than the Reliable laser printer. What percentage less time than the Reliable will the Lightning require for long print jobs?

Q: If the euro is worth 39% more than the Canadian dollar

If the euro is worth 39% more than the Canadian dollar, how much less (in percentage terms) is the Canadian dollar worth than the euro?

Q: A hospital can increase the dollar amount budgeted for nurses’ overtime wages

A hospital can increase the dollar amount budgeted for nurses’ overtime wages during the next year by only 3%. The nurses’ union has just won a 5% hourly rate increase for the next year. By what perce...

Q: Calculate the missing value: Initial Value = $134.

Calculate the missing value: Initial Value = $134.39 Final Value = ? Percent Change = -12