Problem Name

Problem Description

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business_math_11

How many pounds of hard candies should be mixed with 30 lbs of soft candies if their weight ratio is to be 3:2?

business_math_12

The property tax in a small town is $17 per $100 of assessed valuation. How much is a house assessed for if its property tax is $2,975?

business_math_13

The contestants in a boxing match will receive prizes in the ration 7:4; the winner gets the larger amount. If the total amount to be given out is $550,000, how much will each boxer receive?

business_math_14

The ratio of red balloons to blue balloons in a balloon display is 5:3. How many balloons of each color are present in a display consisting of 360 balloons?

business_math_15

The amount of money Joan earns is directly proportional to the number hours she works. One week she worked 35 hours and earned $245. How much will she earn if she works 50 hours the following week?

business_math_16

Express as a fraction and simplify: (a) 1.25%, (b) 12.5%, (c) 125%

business_math_17

Express as a decimal: (a) 59%, (b) 5.9%, (c) 0.59%

business_math_18

How much tax will be collected on a new car costing $25,100 if the sales tax rate is 8%?

business_math_19

How much tax is charged on a $37,000 automobile if the basic tax rate is % on the first $30,000 and 11% on the excess?

business_math_20

There is a 7% sales tax on all purchases made in Eastport. If $17.50 tax is charged, how much did the item originally cost?