Question 1

$32 is what percent of $26?

Accepted Answer

Rate = @#IMG-DLM& =

Question 2

A discount brokerage house charges a fee of 2 3/4%. If its fee on a stock purchase was $757, what was the amount of the purchase?

Accepted Answer

Let the amount of the purchase

Question 3

On April 4, 2001 the Dow Jones Industrial (DJIA) average increased to 9918.05. This represented a one-day increase of 327.63 points. What percentage increase occurred on this day?

Accepted Answer

A)  3.3% 
B)  2.3% 
C)  4.3% 
D)  2.8% 
E)  6.8% 
A)  3.3% 
B)  2.3% 
C)  4.3% 
D)  2.8% 
E)  6.8%

Question 4

Solve: n:6 = 24:42

Accepted Answer

n:6 = 24:4

Question 5

At Upscale Corporation, direct selling expense amounted to $3500 while sales volume was $97 500 for last month. What is the ratio of direct selling expense to sales volume?

Accepted Answer

The answer of At Upscale Corporation, direct selling expense amounted...

Question 6

Use the income tax table 3.3 on page 133 of your text to calculate. What is your federal tax payable if you had taxable income of $134 763?

Accepted Answer

A)  $26 879.92 
B)  $29 125.10 
C)  $33 345.47 
D)  $35 270.64 
E)  $39 083.01 
A)  $26 879.92 
B)  $29 125.10 
C)  $33 345.47 
D)  $35 270.64 
E)  $39 083.01

Question 7

Solve: x:   = 1   :

Accepted Answer

@#IMG-DLM& = @#IMG-DLM& x = @#IMG-DLM& ×

Question 8

$165.00 is what percentage less than $247.50?

Accepted Answer

A)  66   % 
B)  33   % 
C)  50% 
D)  82.5% 
E)  85% 
A)  66   % 
B)  33   % 
C)  50% 
D)  82.5% 
E)  85%

Question 9

A storekeeper bought merchandise for $1798. If she sells the merchandise at 33 1/3% above cost, how much gross profit does she make?

Accepted Answer

Let the gross profit

Question 10

After a reduction of 16 2/3% of the marked price, a pair of boots sold for $60.00. What was the marked price?

Accepted Answer

Let the marked price be $x; th

Question 11

Four beneficiaries are to divide an estate of $500 000 in the ratio   :   :   :   . How much should each receive?

Accepted Answer

Ratio: @#IMG-DLM& : @#IMG-DLM& : @#IMG-DLM& : @#IMG-DLM& = @#IMG-DLM& : @#IMG-DLM& : @#IMG-DLM& : @#IMG-DLM& = 8:6:3:1
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Question 12

Calculate:   % of $100.00

Accepted Answer

A)  $250.00 
B)  $25.00 
C)  $2.50 
D)  $0.25 
E)  $0.03 
A)  $250.00 
B)  $25.00 
C)  $2.50 
D)  $0.25 
E)  $0.03

Question 13

The Canada Pension Plan premium deducted from an Peter's wages was $650.25. If the premium rate is 2.925% of gross wages, how much were Peter's gross wages?

Accepted Answer

Let gross wages be $

Question 14

How much is $25.00 increased by 25%?

Accepted Answer

A)  $625.00 
B)  $30.00 
C)  $31.25 
D)  $27.50 
E)  $26.25 
A)  $625.00 
B)  $30.00 
C)  $31.25 
D)  $27.50 
E)  $26.25

Question 15

The cost of a unit is made up of $120.00 direct material cost, $80.00 direct labor cost, and $20.00 overhead. What is the ratio that exists between the three elements of cost?

Accepted Answer

Direct material : di

Question 16

Manufacturing overhead is charged to three operating divisions on the basis of capital investment in the three divisions. If the investment is $10.8 million in the Eastern Division, $8.4 million in the Southern Division, and $17.4 million in the Far Eastern Division, how should manufacturing overhead of $888 000 be allocated to the three divisions?

Accepted Answer

Eastern : Southern : Far Eastern
= $10.8

Question 17

Solve:   :   =   : t

Accepted Answer

@#IMG-DLM& : @#IMG-DLM& = @#IMG-DLM& :t

Question 18

Calculate the cost of a $312.00 suit if the price is increased by 2   %.

Accepted Answer

New value

Question 19

A special purpose index has increased 155% during the last ten years. If the index is now 310, what was the index ten years ago?

Accepted Answer

Let the index ten years ago be

Question 20

Solve: 2.18:1.61 = k:4.4

Accepted Answer

2.18:1.61 = k:4.4
1.

$32 is what percent of $26?

A discount brokerage house charges a fee of 2 3/4%. If its fee on a stock purchase was $757, what was the amount of the purchase?

On April 4, 2001 the Dow Jones Industrial (DJIA) average increased to 9918.05. This represented a one-day increase of 327.63 points. What percentage increase occurred on this day?

Solve: n:6 = 24:42

At Upscale Corporation, direct selling expense amounted to $3500 while sales volume was $97 500 for last month. What is the ratio of direct selling expense to sales volume?

Use the income tax table 3.3 on page 133 of your text to calculate. What is your federal tax payable if you had taxable income of $134 763?

Solve: x: = 1 :

$165.00 is what percentage less than $247.50?

A storekeeper bought merchandise for $1798. If she sells the merchandise at 33 1/3% above cost, how much gross profit does she make?

After a reduction of 16 2/3% of the marked price, a pair of boots sold for $60.00. What was the marked price?

Four beneficiaries are to divide an estate of $500 000 in the ratio : : : . How much should each receive?

Calculate: % of $100.00

The Canada Pension Plan premium deducted from an Peter's wages was $650.25. If the premium rate is 2.925% of gross wages, how much were Peter's gross wages?

How much is $25.00 increased by 25%?

The cost of a unit is made up of $120.00 direct material cost, $80.00 direct labor cost, and $20.00 overhead. What is the ratio that exists between the three elements of cost?

Solve: : = : t

Calculate the cost of a $312.00 suit if the price is increased by 2 %.

A special purpose index has increased 155% during the last ten years. If the index is now 310, what was the index ten years ago?

Solve: 2.18:1.61 = k:4.4

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Exam 3: Ratio, Proportion, and Percent

$32 is what percent of $26?

A discount brokerage house charges a fee of 2 3/4%. If its fee on a stock purchase was $757, what was the amount of the purchase?

On April 4, 2001 the Dow Jones Industrial (DJIA) average increased to 9918.05. This represented a one-day increase of 327.63 points. What percentage increase occurred on this day?

Solve: n:6 = 24:42

At Upscale Corporation, direct selling expense amounted to $3500 while sales volume was $97 500 for last month. What is the ratio of direct selling expense to sales volume?

Use the income tax table 3.3 on page 133 of your text to calculate. What is your federal tax payable if you had taxable income of $134 763?

Solve: x: = 1 :

$165.00 is what percentage less than $247.50?

A storekeeper bought merchandise for $1798. If she sells the merchandise at 33 1/3% above cost, how much gross profit does she make?

After a reduction of 16 2/3% of the marked price, a pair of boots sold for $60.00. What was the marked price?

Four beneficiaries are to divide an estate of $500 000 in the ratio : : : . How much should each receive?

Calculate: % of $100.00

The Canada Pension Plan premium deducted from an Peter's wages was $650.25. If the premium rate is 2.925% of gross wages, how much were Peter's gross wages?

How much is $25.00 increased by 25%?

The cost of a unit is made up of $120.00 direct material cost, $80.00 direct labor cost, and $20.00 overhead. What is the ratio that exists between the three elements of cost?

Solve: : = : t

Calculate the cost of a $312.00 suit if the price is increased by 2 %.

A special purpose index has increased 155% during the last ten years. If the index is now 310, what was the index ten years ago?

Solve: 2.18:1.61 = k:4.4

Review of Arithmetic

Review of Basic Algebra

Linear Systems

Trade Discount, Cash Discount, Markup, and Markdown

Break-Even and Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis

Simple Interest

Simple Interest Applications

Compound Interest - Future Value and Present Value

Compound Interest - Further Topics

Ordinary Simple Annuities

Ordinary General Annuities

Annuities Due, Deferred Annuities, and Perpetuities

Amortization of Loans, Including Residential Mortgages

Bond Valuation and Sinking Funds

Investment Decision Applications

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