Reference no: EM133735949
Assignment: Converting Mixed Numbers to Decimals
Answer the following questions:
I. On average, Juan works 40 hours per week at his current position. If he requires 8 hours of sleep per day, what percentage of hours in a single week are left over for personal time? (2-63)10
II. Housing starts in Phoenix, Arizona in 2022 were down 42% from 2021, when 7,500 new homes were started. How many housing starts were there in 2022? (2-63) 14
III. Convert the following into a decimal and express it in an appropriate manner:
i. 7 10/16
ii. 21 8/9
iii. 9 5/8
IV. $21.50 lowered by 10% equals what dollar amount?
V. Connie buys a set of tool set for her new job from Lowes. The retail cost of the tool set is 159.99. The state tax is 5.5%. What was the total that Connie paid for her tool set?
VI. Magnus works for the State of Maine and is paid monthly. His 2021 monthly gross earnings are as follows:Jan. 5400.00 Jul 5200.00Feb 5000.00 Aug 5900.00Mar 4880.00 Sep 6100.00 Apr 5500.00 Oct 6300.00May 6000.00 Nov 5400.00June 5800.00 Dec 5800.00. Based on the above earnings, what was Magnus' average monthly salary for 2021?
VII. Oniqueky makes a hair product (called Super Gel) that is comprised of the following:Castor oil $20.40 70%Water Free 20%Bees wax $10.00 8%Fragrance $1.60 2%Overhead $10.00/ Factory HourLabor $20.00/HourThe following ingredients cost are associated with making 1 gallon of Super Gel.It takes an hour of labor and 1 hour of 1 hour of Factory Overhead to make a 30 gallon batch. What is the cost to make each batch?
VIII. One ($1.00) US Dollar currently can purchase 1.03 Euros, 1.36 Canadian Dollars, and .92 Pound Sterling. How much can $455.00 US Dollars purchase in each currency?