(1 CREDIT) (MATH CREDIT)

(3 CHS CREDITS, SCCC, BUS 113)

Open to 12th graders

This course emphasizes the concepts of mathematics as they apply to a wide-range of personal and commercial business problems. It reinforces basic math skills and its relevance to everyday applications. These skills include the ability to solve mathematical problems, analyze and interpret data, and apply sound decision-making skills in helping students fulfill their future roles as citizens, consumers, employees, employers, investors, and entrepreneurs. The topics covered include how to dissect and solve word problems; fractions, decimals; banking; percent's and their applications; trade and cash discounts; payroll; simple interest; compound interest and present value; installment buying; depreciation; and inventory and overhead.