Business Math Review #1

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

Back

To calculate a percentage of a number, use the formula: (Percentage / 100) * Total Number.

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What is 45% of 220?

Back

99

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What is the formula to find the total amount when given a percentage and the part?

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Total Amount = Part / (Percentage / 100).

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What is 32% of 400?

Back

128

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What does 'time-and-a-half' mean in terms of pay?

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'Time-and-a-half' means that for every hour of overtime worked, the employee is paid 1.5 times their regular hourly rate.

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If Jenny works 46 hours and her regular pay is $16/hour, how do you calculate her overtime pay?

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First, calculate her regular pay for 40 hours: 40 * 16 = $640. Then, calculate her overtime pay for 6 hours: 6 * (16 * 1.5) = $144. Total pay = $640 + $144 = $784.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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Which is the correct algebraic expression for 'five less than three times a number'?

Back

3x - 5

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If Jack sold one more than twice as many candy bars as Kian, how can you express this relationship algebraically?

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Let K be the number of candy bars Kian sold. Then Jack sold: 2K + 1.

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If Jack and Kian together sold 52 candy bars, how can you set up an equation to find how many each sold?

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Set up the equation: K + (2K + 1) = 52.