Questions from Business Mathematics


Q: Determine the IRR on the school bus contract in Problem 1 of

Determine the IRR on the school bus contract in Problem 1 of Exercise 17.2. At which of the three costs of capital would the contract be financially acceptable? Data from Exercise 17.2 Problem 1: St....

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Q: An online business purchased 15,000 Google display ads that 1250

An online business purchased 15,000 Google display ads that 1250 people clicked on, and 250 purchases were finalized as a result of the ads. What is the ratio of ads displayed to clicks to purchases?...

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Q: An online catalogue business sent out 12,000 emails to previous

An online catalogue business sent out 12,000 emails to previous customers in its database, of which 10,500 were successfully delivered and 750 were opened. What is the ratio of emails sent to emails d...

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Q: Shaheed has budgeted 12% of his monthly spending to cell phone

Shaheed has budgeted 12% of his monthly spending to cell phone and internet, 22% to food, and 40% to rent and utilities. What is the ratio of his spending for cell phone and internet to food to rent a...

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Q: Don, Bob, and Ron Maloney’s partnership interests in Maloney Bros

Don, Bob, and Ron Maloney’s partnership interests in Maloney Bros. Contracting are in the ratio of their capital contributions of $78,000, $52,000, and $65,000, respectively. What is the ratio of Bob’...

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Q: Victoria Developments has obtained $3.6 million of total capital

Victoria Developments has obtained $3.6 million of total capital from three sources. Preferred shareholders contributed $550,000 (preferred equity), common shareholders contributed $1.2 million (commo...

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Q: The cost to manufacture a fibreglass boat consists of $4480 for

The cost to manufacture a fibreglass boat consists of $4480 for materials, $6330 for direct labour, and $2650 for overhead. Express the three cost components as a ratio.

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Q: A provincial government budget forecasts expenditures of $1.56 billion

A provincial government budget forecasts expenditures of $1.56 billion on education, $1.365 billion on health services, and $975 million on social services. Express the three budget items as a ratio....

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Q: Express ratios in its lowest terms. 26 : 130 :

Express ratios in its lowest terms. 26 : 130 : 65

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Q: The brine used in an industrial process is 12.5%

The brine used in an industrial process is 12.5% salt by weight. What is the ratio (by weights) of salt to water in the brine?

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