MATH 100: Business Math
The course objective is to introduce and teach you business math concepts, including linear equations, inequalities, and financial analysis.
The course objective is to introduce and teach you business math concepts, including linear equations, inequalities, and financial analysis.
Introduction
What Is a Percent?
What Does It Mean?
Writing Percentages
Uses
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1.1
The Awesome Percent
The Shortcuts
Straightforward Problems
More Complex Word Problems
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1.2
Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Finding the Common Denominator
Comparing Fractions
Comparing Fractions: Example
Ordering Fractions: Example
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Learning Outcome
Quiz 1.3
Fractions Are Everywhere
Comparing Fractions
Addition and Subtraction
Multiplication and Division
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Quiz 1.4
Decimals
Using Decimals to Count
Comparing Two Decimals
Ordering Decimals
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1.5
Decimal Number Problems
How to Solve Them
The Change Problem
The Winning Score Problem
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Learning Outcome
Quiz 1.6
Decimals
Percents
From Decimal to Percent
From Percent to Decimal
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1.7
Decimals and Fractions
Convert Decimals to Fractions
Convert Fractions to Decimals
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Quiz 1.8
Conversions
Percentages & Fractions
Percentages & Decimals
Fractions & Decimals
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Learning Outcome
Quiz 1.9
Unit Conversions
Inches and Feet
Feet and Yards
Quarts and Gallons
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1.10
What Is the Order of Operations?
Order of Operations Steps
PEMDAS
Examples
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1.11
Understanding Bar Graphs & Pie Charts
Bar Graphs
Pie Charts
Reading a Pie Chart
Examples and Practice Problems
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Learning Outcome
Quiz 1.12
Line and Bar Graphs
Ice Cream Sold
Test Scores
How to Find a Data Point
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1.13
Introduction
Defining a Linear Equation
Building a Linear Equation
Plotting a Graph
Solving a Linear Equation
Summary
Quiz 2.1
A Mathematician's Needs
Finding a Linear Equation
Parallel and Perpendicular
Finding a Parallel Equation
Solving a Perpendicular Equation
Lesson Summary
Quiz 2.2
How to Convert to Standard Form
'Slope-Intercept' Way to Graph a Linear Equation
'Standard Form' Way to Graph a Linear Equation
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Quiz 2.3
What is an Inequality?
Two-Variable Inequalities
Graphing Two-Variable Inequalities
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Lesson Objectives
Quiz 2.4
Simultaneous Linear Equations
Gaussian Elimination
Eliminating Our Unwanted Variables
Finding the Solutions
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 2.5
Line Graphs
Points to Line
Interpolation
Extrapolation
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 2.6
Introduction
Road Trip to Las Vegas
Point-Slope Form
The Formula
Example #1
Example #2
Lesson Summary
Quiz 3.1
Slope Basics & Review
Undefined Slope
Zero Slope
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 3.2
Graphing a 1-Variable Inequality
Graphing a 2-Variable Inequality
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Lesson Objectives
Quiz 3.3
Practice Problem #1
Practice Problem #2
Practice Problem #3
Practice Problem #4
Lesson Summary
Lesson Objectives
Quiz 3.4
The Pythagorean Theorem and Distance
The Distance Formula
Example 1
Example 2
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 3.5
Line Segments and Midpoints
The Midpoint Formula
Example 1
Example 2
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 3.6
Maps and Graphs
Ordered Pairs and Quadrants
Graphing Functions
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Quiz 3.7
Functions
Composite Functions
Domain and Range of Composite Functions
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Quiz 3.8
Discontinuities
Point Discontinuity
Jump Discontinuity
Asymptotic Discontinuity
Lesson Summary
Quiz 3.9
Enjoy More Slurp
Domain & Range from Values Alone
Graph Squishing to Find Domain & Range
Finding Domain & Range from Rules Alone
Lesson Summary
Quiz 3.10
Introduction
Solve a Quadratic Equation with Factoring
Example #1
Example #2
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Lesson Objectives
Quiz 4.1
Third Grade Review
Multiplying Binomials
Factoring Quadratic Expressions
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Lesson Objectives
Quiz 4.2
Solving with the Quadratic Formula
The Quadratic Formula
The Standard Form
Identifying A, B and C
Using the Quadratic Formula
Using a Negative B Value
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Lesson Objectives
Quiz 4.3
Factoring Quadratic Equations
Adjusting the Pattern
Another Example
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Lesson Objectives
Quiz 4.4
Solving Non-Standard Quadratic Equations
Standard Quadratic Form
The Zero Product Property
The Quadratic Formula
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Lesson Objectives
Quiz 4.5
Mathematics, Economics and Yogurt
Finding and Completing the Square
Yogurt Profit
Lesson Summary
Lesson Objectives
Quiz 4.6
Completing the Square
Example #1
Example #2
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Lesson Objectives
Quiz 4.7
Introduction
Measures of Central Tendency
Finding the Mean
Finding the Median
Finding the Mode
Finding the Range
Example Calculation of Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
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Learning Outcome
Quiz 5.1
What Is Standard Deviation?
Variance
How to Calculate the Standard Deviation
Steps to Finding the Standard Deviation
Example Part 1
What Can Standard Deviation Tell Me About My Data?
Example Part 2
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Learning Outcome
Quiz 5.2
Probability of Simple Events
Example of Simple Events
Probability of Compound Events
Example of Compound Events
Probability of Complementary Events
Example of Complementary Events
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 5.3
Independent and Dependent Events
Probability
Probability of Independent Events
Probability of Dependent Events
Dependent Events Example
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 5.4
Surveys
Statistical Significance
P-Value
Converting the P-Value
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 5.5
Expected Value
Probability in Each Event
Formula
Example
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 5.6
Normal Distribution
Characteristics
Shifts to the Left and Right
Randomness
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 5.7
Averages
Weighted Averages
The Formula
Example
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 5.8
Perfect Percentiles
Given All Numbers and the Percentile
Given Rank and Population
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 5.9
Introduction
A 3D Printer
Straight-Line Depreciation
Double Declining Balance Depreciation
Units of Production Depreciation
Partial Year Depreciation and Salvage Value
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 6.1
Taxes
Depreciation
Partial-Year Depreciation
Change in Estimate
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 6.2
A Company Asset
Depreciation
On the Balance Sheet
On the Income Statement
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 6.3
Accelerated Depreciation
Double Declining Balance
Example 1
Sum of the Years' Digits
Example 2
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 6.4
Introduction
Index Number
Uses
Dow Jones Industrial Average
Consumer Price Index
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 7.1
The Due Date
Possible Discount
EOM
N/30
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Learning Outcome
Formula
Quiz 7.2
Installment Purchase
Terms
Formula
Example
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 7.3
The Problem
Cash Price
Deferred Payment
Calculating Interest
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 7.4
A T-Shirt Business
Markup
Markdown
Special Event Pricing
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 7.5
Interest Rate
Effective Annual Rate
Formula
Example
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 7.6
Percentage Changes
How to Calculate
Example 1
Example 2
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 7.7
Promissory Note
Terms
Calculations
Selling a Note
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 7.8
Introduction
The Time Value of Money
Future Value
Present Value
Future Value of an Annuity
Present Value of an Annuity
Lesson Summary
Quiz 8.1
What is an Annuity?
The Formula
Labeling Your Numbers
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 8.2
Annuity
Present Value
Formula
Example
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 8.3
Marketing Mix 4Ps: Pricing
Basic Costs
Costs Per Unit
Markup Pricing
Profit Maximization Pricing
Break-Even Pricing
Other Forms of Pricing
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Learning Outcome
Quiz 8.4
Financial Ratios
Calculation
Profit Margin
Debt Ratio
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Learning Outcome
Quiz 8.5
Stocks
Dividends
Earnings
Example
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 8.6
Stock
Preferred Stock
Dividends
Earnings
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 8.7
A Bond
Interest and Yield
Calculating Interest Payments
How Much Is the Bond Worth?
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 8.8
Payroll
Net Pay and Gross Pay
Overtime
Deductions
Example
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Quiz 9.1
Property Taxes
By Percentage
By Tax Rate
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 9.2
Exchange Rates
Currency Conversion
Example 1
Example 2
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 9.3
Introduction
Coins
Quarter
Dime
Nickel
Penny
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Learning Outcome
Quiz 10.1
A Coin Problem
How to Solve it
Example 1
Example 2
Lesson Summary
Lesson at a Glance
Learning Outcome
Quiz 10.2
Money In, Money Out
Why Add Money?
Addition Example
Why Subtract Money?
Subtraction Example
Lesson Summary
Adding & Subtracting Money Amounts Overview
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 10.3
Why Multiply Money?
Multiplying Money by Whole Numbers
Multiplying Money by Decimals
Lesson Summary
Lesson at a Glance
Learning Outcome
Quiz 10.4
Why Divide Money?
Dividing Money by Whole Numbers
Example One
Dividing Money by Decimals
Example Two
Lesson Summary
Lesson at a Glance
Learning Outcome
Quiz 10.5
Selling
How to Make Change
Customer 2
Customer 3
Lesson Summary
Lesson at a Glance
Learning Outcome
Quiz 10.6
What Is Sales Commission?
Percent of Sales Method
Stair Step Structure
Fixed Commission Structure
Lesson Summary
Quiz 10.7
What is a Markup?
Examples
Lesson Summary
Quiz 10.8
Math & Shopping
Discount Sample #1
Discount Sample #2
Tax Sample
Tax and Discount Sample
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 10.9
Calculating Interest
Finding the Interest
Finding the Time
Finding the Interest Rate
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 10.10
Compounding Interest Formula
Practice Problem #1
Practice Problem #2
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Learning Outcomes
Quiz 10.11
Shipping & Handling
Packaging Cost
Shipping Cost
Handling Cost
Total Cost
Lesson Summary
Vocabulary and Definitions
Learning Outcome
Quiz 10.12
What Is a Tip?
Calculating a Tip
Taxes and Total Cost of a Bill
Mental Math Calculations
Lesson Summary
Quiz 10.13
What's a Unit Price?
Overhead Costs vs. Production Costs
Total Cost
Lesson Summary
Quiz 10.14
Assignment
Final Exam
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