Questions from Financial Algebra

Q: An online job-seeking service allows job-seekers to post

An online job-seeking service allows job-seekers to post their resumés for free. The service charges employers looking for applicants a fee to look through the resumés. The fee is based on how long th...

Q: Vilma owns 750 shares of Torchmark. On July 2, the

Vilma owns 750 shares of Torchmark. On July 2, the corporation instituted a 3-for-2 stock split. Before the split, each share was worth $82.44. a. How many shares did Vilma hold after the split? b....

Q: The cost of an ad in a local paper is given by

The cost of an ad in a local paper is given by the piecewise function. b. Find the difference in cost between a one-line ad and a four-line ad. c. Find the cost of a seven-line ad. d. Graph this f...

Q: Express the following classified ad rate as a piecewise function. Use

Express the following classified ad rate as a piecewise function. Use a let statement to identify what x and y represent. $29 for the first five lines and $6.75 for each additional line.

Q: Create a check register for the transactions listed. Download a blank

Create a check register for the transactions listed. Download a blank check register from www.cengage.com/financial_alg2e. a. Your balance on 12/15 is $2,546.50. b. On 12/16, you write check 2345 fo...

Q: A local coupon mailer charges $11 for each of the first

A local coupon mailer charges $11 for each of the first three lines of an ad and $5 for each additional line. a. What is the price of a two-line ad? b. What is the price of a five-line ad? c. If x...

Q: Ace Auto Repair needs a new mechanic, so they place a

Ace Auto Repair needs a new mechanic, so they place a help-wanted ad. The Position Posted job website charges $15 to post, plus $2.50 for each of the first five lines and $8 for each additional line....

Q: Danny just submitted his resumé in response to a job posting.

Danny just submitted his resumé in response to a job posting. The posting stated that the job pays $47K annually. What would Danny’s monthly salary be if he gets this job? Round to the nearest cent.

Q: Becky just got a new job as an account executive. Human

Becky just got a new job as an account executive. Human resources said the job pays 64.5K. What will Becky’s weekly salary be to the nearest cent?

Q: Melanie got a new employer-paid job through the Jones Recruitment

Melanie got a new employer-paid job through the Jones Recruitment Agency. The job pays $52,400 per year, and the agency fee is equal to 25% of 1 year’s pay. How much must Melanie’s employer pay the ag...