Questions from Business Mathematics


Q: Jonas recently purchased a one-year membership at Gold’s Gym.

Jonas recently purchased a one-year membership at Gold’s Gym. He can add a second year to the membership now for $1215, or wait 11 months and pay the regular single-year price of $1280. Which is the b...

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Q: Nicholas can purchase the same furniture from Store A for $2495

Nicholas can purchase the same furniture from Store A for $2495 cash or from Store B for $2560 with nothing down and no payments or interest for 8 months. Which option should Nicholas choose if he can...

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Q: Caleb has a $1215 loan payment due today but he would

Caleb has a $1215 loan payment due today but he would like to defer the payment for seven months. How much is the equivalent payment seven months from today if he is being charged interest on the loan...

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Q: A $5000 payment is scheduled for 120 days from now.

A $5000 payment is scheduled for 120 days from now. If money can earn 7.25%, calculate the payment’s equivalent value at each of nine different dates—today and every 30 days for the next 240 days.

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Q: A $3000 payment is scheduled for six months from now.

A $3000 payment is scheduled for six months from now. If money is worth 6.75%, calculate the payment’s equivalent values at two-month intervals beginning today and ending one year from now.

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Q: During its 50/50 Sale, Marpole Furniture will sell its

During its 50/50 Sale, Marpole Furniture will sell its merchandise for 50% down, with the balance payable in six months. No interest is charged for the first six months. What 100% cash price should Ma...

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Q: Mr. and Mrs. Chan have listed for sale a residential

Mr. and Mrs. Chan have listed for sale a residential building lot they own in a nearby town. They are considering two offers. The offer from the Smiths is for $145,000 consisting of $45,000 down and t...

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Q: Westwood Homes is beginning work on its future College Park subdivision.

Westwood Homes is beginning work on its future College Park subdivision. Westwood is now pre-selling homes that will be ready for occupancy in nine months. Westwood is offering $5000 off the $295,000...

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Q: Express decimal and percent equivalent forms to five-figure accuracy.

Express decimal and percent equivalent forms to five-figure accuracy. 25 1000

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Q: What interest rate must money earn for a payment of $1389

What interest rate must money earn for a payment of $1389 on August 20 to be equivalent to a payment of $1348 on the previous March 29?

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