Mathematics Flashcard

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What is the formula to calculate total income when a base salary and commission are involved?

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Total Income = Base Salary + (Commission Rate × Total Sales)

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If Mitch earns $350 per week and has a 3% commission on $3,200 in sales, what is his total income?

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Total Income = $350 + (0.03 × $3200) = $446

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How do you determine the position of an object relative to a reference point when it moves up and down?

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Position = Initial Position + Distance Ascended - Distance Descended

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A diver starts at -75 feet and ascends 48 feet then descends 14 feet. What is the final position?

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Final Position = -75 + 48 - 14 = -41 feet (41 feet below the surface)

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Multiply both sides by -3: x = 12 × -3 = -36

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What does the absolute value of a number represent?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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What is the result of the expression -3 × |-4|?

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-3 × 4 = -12

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What is the inverse property of addition?

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The inverse property of addition states that for any number a, a + (-a) = 0.

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Which expression illustrates the inverse property of addition?

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What is the definition of commission in a sales context?

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Commission is a fee paid to an employee based on the sales they generate, usually expressed as a percentage.