Questions from Business Mathematics


Q: How much is 1 2 % of $30?

How much is 1 2 % of $30?

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Q: A local hydro company uses smart meters to measure hydro consumption.

A local hydro company uses smart meters to measure hydro consumption. Off-peak rates in the winter months apply from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., mid-peak hours apply from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on-peak hours ap...

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Q: Mike and Laurie are building a home and have budgeted 5.

Mike and Laurie are building a home and have budgeted 5.5% of the $458,000 construction cost for windows. If they purchase energy-efficient windows they can get a 12% rebate on the cost of the windows...

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Q: Bethany and Irwin estimate their total cost for a vacation in Cuba

Bethany and Irwin estimate their total cost for a vacation in Cuba to be $14,775. If 53% of this cost is for flights and accommodations and 42% is for meals, how much money will they be able to spend...

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Q: In the month of July, a convenience store had total sales

In the month of July, a convenience store had total sales of $102,300 from its gas pumps and other in-store products. If the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is 13% of sales, how much HST was collected on t...

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Q: In a basketball game, the Langara College Falcons scored 54.

In a basketball game, the Langara College Falcons scored 54. 54 ¯ % of 33 shots from the 2-point zone, 46. 6 ¯ % of 15 attempts from the 3-point distance, and 79.3% of 29 free throws (1 point each). H...

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Q: Evaluate expressions to six-figure accuracy. 1 − (

Evaluate expressions to six-figure accuracy. 1 − ( 1.00 6 ¯ ) − 32 0.00 6 ¯

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Q: Evaluate, accurate to the nearest cent or two decimal places.

Evaluate, accurate to the nearest cent or two decimal places. $ 6600 ( 1 + 0.085 × 153 365 ) 1 + 0.125 × 82 365

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Q: Evaluate, accurate to the nearest cent or two decimal places.

Evaluate, accurate to the nearest cent or two decimal places. $ 780 ( 1 + 0.0825 2 ) 5 ( 1 + 0.10 12 ) 8

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Q: Evaluate, accurate to the nearest cent or two decimal places.

Evaluate, accurate to the nearest cent or two decimal places. $ 1000 [ ( 1 + 0.09 12 ) 7 − 1 0.09 12 ]

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