Jaylyn

Mathematics

15 May, 06:07

1) The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for 2006 was 2.5. In other words, the cost of living went up 2.5% from

2005 to 2006. If someone earned $45,000 in 2005, how much should they heave earned in 2006 to keep up

with the increase?

A) $42,500

B) $43,875

C) $46,125

D) $56,250

2) find the simple interest on a $2000 loan that is borrowed for 3 years an annual interest rate of 7 1/2%.

A) $45

B) $300

C) $150

D) $450

3) calcium represents 3/200 of an average person's weight. Express this fraction as a percent.

A) 15%

B) 0.15%

C) 12%

D) 25%

4) A real estate agency received a commission of $10,800 for selling, a house at $120,000. What percent of the selling price was the commission?

A) 44.44%

B) 9%

C) 12%

D) 25%