Questions from Business Mathematics


Q: On March 26, Silke received an invoice in the amount of

On March 26, Silke received an invoice in the amount of $5445, dated March 23, with terms 3/10, 1 1 2 /20, n/60. What payment on April 13 will settle the invoice?

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Q: Investment proposals A and B require initial investments of $45,

Investment proposals A and B require initial investments of $45,000 and $35,000, respectively. Both have an economic life of four years with no residual value. Their expected profits are as follows: I...

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Q: On May 25, Morris Hardware received an invoice from Precision Tools

On May 25, Morris Hardware received an invoice from Precision Tools Inc. for $5076.64. The invoice was dated May 22 and offered terms of 2/10, 1/20, n/30. What payment will settle the invoice on: 1. J...

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Q: White’s Photography received an e-invoice from Fuji Canada dated February

White’s Photography received an e-invoice from Fuji Canada dated February 27 of a leap year. The amount of the invoice is $2896.77, with terms 2 1 2 /10, 1/30, n/60. 1. What is the last date on which...

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Q: An invoice for $2365.00 has terms 2/10

An invoice for $2365.00 has terms 2/10, n/30. The amount credited on a payment made within the discount period was $1365.00. What was the amount of the payment?

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Q: The terms of payment on an invoice for $2835.49

The terms of payment on an invoice for $2835.49 are 2/15, n/45. The balance owed after a payment within the discount period is $1135.49. What was the amount of the payment?

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Q: On June 3, Josh made a payment of $500 on

On June 3, Josh made a payment of $500 on an invoice for $1283.50, dated May 25. The terms of payment were 3/10, n/30. What amount was credited to Josh’s account?

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Q: An item that costs a store $152.50 is marked

An item that costs a store $152.50 is marked up by $47.45. Determine: 1. The rate of markup on cost. 2. The rate of markup on selling price.

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Q: A grocery store prices fresh produce at twice its cost to the

A grocery store prices fresh produce at twice its cost to the store. Determine: 1. The rate of markup on cost. 2. The rate of markup on selling price.

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Q: The markup on greeting cards in a drug store is 65%

The markup on greeting cards in a drug store is 65% of the selling price. For a card priced at $4.95, determine: 1. Its cost. 2. The rate of markup on cost.

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