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Course Description

Don't miss out on this opportunity to advance your career through the power of basic business math. This interactive class covers whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, simple equations, and percentage formulas with examples of commissions, markups and markdowns, discounts, sales tax, simple and compound interest, and installment loans. Practice with bar, line and circle graphs, and follow with just a touch of statistics: averages, medians, modes, and more.

Real-world scenarios and group discussions make this class enjoyable and meaningful. Boost your confidence and pave the way for new opportunities!

Course Outline

Part 1: Basics

  • Mathematics Study Skills
  • Whole Numbers
  • Rounding Off Whole Numbers
  • Addition of Whole Numbers
  • Subtraction of Whole Numbers
  • Multiplication of Whole Numbers
  • Division of Whole Numbers
  • Fractions
  • Proper and Improper Fractions
  • Addition of Like Fractions
  • Lowest Common Denominator
  • Addition of Unlike Fractions
  • Subtraction of Fractions
  • Multiplication of Fractions
  • Division of Fractions
  • Decimals
  • Converting Fractions to Decimals
  • Converting Decimals to Fractions
  • Adding Decimal Numbers
  • Subtracting Decimal Numbers
  • Rounding Off Decimal Numbers
  • Multiplying Decimal Numbers
  • Dividing Decimal Numbers
  • Percent

Part 2: Basic Applications

  • Equations
  • Formulas

Part 3: Practical Applications

  • The Percentage Formula
  • Solving Problems with the Percentage Formula
  • Commissions
  • Percent Increase (Markup)
  • Percent Decrease (Markdown)
  • Discount
  • Sales Tax
  • Property Tax
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Installment Loans

Part 4: Graphs and Statistics

  • Bar Graphs
  • Line Graphs
  • Circle Graphs
  • Statistical Math

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Section Title
Basic Business Math
Type
In-Person
Days
M, W
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Apr 22, 2024 to Apr 24, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
6.0
Location
  • Harper Learning & Career Center, Prospect Heights
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $175.00
Instructors
Section Title
Basic Business Math
Type
In-Person
Days
M, W
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jun 03, 2024 to Jun 05, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
6.0
Location
  • Harper Learning & Career Center, Prospect Heights
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $199.00
Instructors
Section Title
Basic Business Math
Type
In-Person
Days
M, W
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Jul 08, 2024 to Jul 10, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
6.0
Location
  • Harper Learning & Career Center, Prospect Heights
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $199.00
Instructors
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