Questions from Financial Algebra

Q: Interpret the quote in the context of your experiences with earning money

Interpret the quote in the context of your experiences with earning money.

Q: Silvan picks berries at Seymour’s Berry Farm. He receives 58 cents

Silvan picks berries at Seymour’s Berry Farm. He receives 58 cents for each small basket picked. Last weekend, he was able to pick 731 baskets. How much did he earn?

Q: Alanna is a stockbroker. She receives a commission based on the

Alanna is a stockbroker. She receives a commission based on the value of the trades she makes. a. If Alanna earns $10 for sales of $1,000, what is her percent of commission? b. If she earns x dollar...

Q: Barb works in a local factory. She receives 92 cents for

Barb works in a local factory. She receives 92 cents for each of the first 100 units she produces and $1.01 for each unit over 100. Yesterday, she produced 120 units. How much did Barb earn?

Q: Mindy is driving 32 mi/h as she nears an elementary

Mindy is driving 32 mi/h as she nears an elementary school. A first-grade student runs into the street after a soccer ball, and Mindy reacts in about three-quarters of a second. What is her approximat...

Q: In each case, the blue graph represents the expense function and

In each case, the blue graph represents the expense function and the black graph represents the revenue function. Describe the profit situation in terms of the expense and revenue functions.

Q: Complete the chart for entries a–l. /

Complete the chart for entries a–l.

Q: Bill works for the Stuff-It Mailing Service. He receives

Bill works for the Stuff-It Mailing Service. He receives 25 cents for each document he puts together and prepares for mailing. Last week, Bill prepared 2,000 documents for mailing for a local politici...

Q: Rock musician Donny West is paid 15% on his tour video

Rock musician Donny West is paid 15% on his tour video online sales. Last year fans downloaded his songs 991,000 times, and he also sold 550,000 videos. The songs are downloaded for $1.09 each and the...

Q: Joan sells new cars at a local dealership. She receives a

Joan sells new cars at a local dealership. She receives a 25% commission on the profit each car is sold for. Last month she sold nine cars, for a total of $8,870 dealer profit. How much did she earn i...