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Tutorial 1.

This document is a tutorial on essential numeracy and algebra, focusing on topics such as order of operations, percentages, linear and quadratic equations, and solving simultaneous equations. It includes various questions that require calculations, explanations, and interpretations related to business mathematics. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of showing workings and using the correct order of operations.

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BUSINESS MATHEMATICS

TUTORIAL 1 – ESSENTIAL NUMERACY & ALGEBRA

Instructions:
Show all workings clearly.
Give exact answers where possible.
Use correct order of operations.

Attempt the tutorial before the session

SECTION A: BODMAS & NUMERICAL SKILLS

Question 1: Order of Operations

Evaluate the following


g:
1. 18−6 × ( 4−1 )2
2. 45 ÷ 5+3 2 ×2
3. √ 144+3 ¿ ¿)

Question 2: Multi-step Business Calculation

A company calculates net cost using:

1,800
Net Cost =12,500−[2,400+3(620−120)]+
6

a) Calculate the net cost using correct order of operations.


b) State one common BODMAS error that could occur.

Question 3: Calculator Awareness

Explain why the following two expressions give different answers:


a) 20−4 2 ÷ 2
b) (20−4)2 ÷ 2

SECTION B: PERCENTAGES (BUSINESS APPLICATION)

Question 4: Percentage Increase

A firm’s operating costs increase from P480,000 to P552,000.

a) Calculate the percentage increase.


b) Comment briefly on the impact of this change on profitability.

Question 5: Reverse Percentages

An item sells for P1,840, inclusive of VAT at 15%.

a) Calculate the price before VAT.


b) Calculate the VAT amount included in the selling price.

Question 6: Sequential Percentages

A retailer increases prices by 20% and later offers a 10% discount.

a) Calculate the net percentage change.


b) Explain why the final price is not the original price.

SECTION C: LINEAR & QUADRATIC EQUATIONS

Question 7: Linear Equation

Solve for x:

4 x−7=21
Question 8: Break-even (Linear Model)

A business has fixed costs of P240,000 and contribution of P80 per unit.

a) Form the break-even equation.


b) Calculate the break-even output.
c) Interpret the result.

Question 9: Quadratic Equation (Factorisation)

Solve for x:

a¿ x 2−9 x +20=0b¿ 2 x2 −x−6=0

SECTION D: COMPLETING THE SQUARE

Question 10

Solve the equation by completing the square:

2
x + 4 x−1=0

Question 11: Business Interpretation

A cost function is:

2
C=x −10 x+ 36

a) Complete the square.


b) Find the minimum cost.
c) State the output level at which minimum cost occurs.
SECTION E: QUADRATIC FORMULA

Question 12

Solve using the quadratic formula:

2
3 x + 2 x−7=0

Give answers correct to 2 decimal places.

SECTION F: SIMULTANEOUS EQUATIONS

Question 13: Elimination Method

Solve for x and y:

2 x+ y=9 , 3 x+ y =14

Question 14: Substitution Method

Solve:

y=x +3
2
x + y=15

Question 15: Linear & Quadratic System

Solve the following system:

y=2 x−1
y=x 2−5

State both solutions clearly.

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