|
|
|
Apr 19, 2024
|
|
BUS 130 - Business Mathematics
Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
Instruction and review of basic math functions to prepare students for business classes. Ratio-proportion, percentages, estimating, basic algebra, trade/cash discounts, promissory notes, credit terms, and other consumer related activities. Transfer limited.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Solve word problems using whole numbers fractions, and decimals. Performing addition, subtraction multiplication and division when appropriate. [REASON]
- Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions; convert fractions and decimals to percents. [REASON]
- Estimate answers by rounding. [REASON]
- Solve equations for unknowns. [REASON]
- Solve word problems using simple algebraic equations. [REASON]
- Use percents applying the portion formula to solve business problems. [REASON]
- Calculate trade discounts-single and chain; cash discounts, credit terms and partial payments; markdowns and selling price of perishables; simple interest and maturity value of financial instruments. [REASON]
- Define promissory notes and calculate interest, discount and maturity value. [REASON]
Add to Personal Catalog (opens a new window)
|
|
|
