Math 1100 - Business Mathematics

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Applications of mathematics to business transactions. Analysis and solution of the business problems in profit and loss, interest, installment transactions, percent discounts, taxes and payroll. Prerequisite: Mathematics 0460 (or college equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test

COURSE MATERIALS

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REQUIRED CALCULATOR

Scientific calculator, non-programmable, non-graphing(PROGRAMMABLE AND GRAPHING CALCULATORS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED).

COURSE MEDIA

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ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE

Orientation is required. A commitment to study and the time (6-10 hours per week) to complete the assigned work is required.

COURSE OUTLINE

Unit	Required Text	Exam Number
1: Basic Mathematics	Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter 3	1
2: Payroll and Taxes	Chapter 6 (omit Section 6.6) and Chapter 7	2
3: Mathematics of Retailing	Chapter 9, Chapter 10, and Chapter 11 (Section 11.1 only)	3
4: Simple Interest, Simple Interest Notes, and Bank Discount	Chapter 12 and Chapter 13 (13.1, 13.2, and 13.3)	4
5: Compound Interest, Annuities and Sinking Funds, Business and Consumer Loans	Chapter 14 (14.1, 14.2, and 14.4) Chapter 15, and Chapter 16 (16.1, 16.2, and 16.4)	5