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Synopsis
Basics of Business Math: Equations discusses equations and ratios.  It teaches what equations and ratios are and how to use them to solve many different word problems.

Audience
This course is for all who want to improve their math skills.

Time
2 - 5 hours

Product Code: MTH104
After completing this course, the student should be able to:
 
Solve simple equations
Solve word problems by using formulas
Write ratios to express the relationship between two amounts
Use proportions to solve problems involving comparisons of ratios
Solve math problems using ratios and proportions
Solve math problems using equations
Equations and Formulas
Examines numerical expressions, true and false statements, and identical and conditional equations.  Explains how to solve simple equations.
 
Learning the Basics
Recognition of numerical expressions.  Identification of true and false statements, and identical and conditional equations.
Solving Simple Equations
How to solve simple equations.


Word Problems
Shows how to use formulas to solve word problems.
 
Solving Equations
Use of equations to solve word problems.  Using formulas to solve word problems.


Ratios
Defines ratios.  Explains how they are expressed and how to use them to solve rate problems.
 
Using Ratios
Different ways to write ratios to express the relationship between two amounts.


Proportions
Shows how to find the missing values in proportions and how to use proportions with ratios.  
 
Using Proportions
Solutions for the missing values in proportions.  Use of proportions to solve problems involving comparisons of ratios.


More Word Problems
Consists of practice exercises involving ratios and proportions.
 
Applying Ratios and Proportions
Using ratios and proportions to solve math problems.


Course Review
Consists of multiple choice questions which review skills learned throughout the course.  
 
Using Equations
Using equations to solve math problems.

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