Applied Math Semester 1 Test Review

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x = \frac{35}{3} or approximately 11.67

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What is the independent variable in the situation where you earn a weekly salary of $200 plus 5% commission on sales?

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Independent variable: weekly sales

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If you read 15 pages in 90 minutes, how many pages can you read in 4 hours?

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You can read 40 pages in 4 hours.

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A jacket is marked down by 15% from an original price of $200. What is the sale price?

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Sale price: $180

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If a pair of Yeezys originally costs $550 and is on sale for 40% off, how much do you save?

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You save $220.

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What is the formula to calculate the percentage of a number?

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Percentage = (Part/Whole) * 100

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Define 'independent variable' in a mathematical context.

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An independent variable is a variable that represents a quantity that is being manipulated in an experiment or equation.

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What is the formula for calculating the total cost after applying a discount?

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Total Cost = Original Price - (Discount Percentage * Original Price)

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How do you convert hours into minutes?

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Multiply the number of hours by 60.

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What is the formula for calculating commission?

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Commission = Sales Amount * Commission Rate