Central Arizona College
8470 N. Overfield Rd.
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Phone: (520) 494-5206 Fax: (520) 494-5212
BUS 101 Business Mathematics
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Description:
A study of arithmetic computations as applied in various
business transactions including discounts, interest, payroll,
bank reconciliations, and basic business statistics.
Credit Hours: 3
Effective Term: Fall 2008
Terms Offered: All Terms
Teaching Methods: Lecture
Modalities: Correspondence Face to Face Hybrid course IITV
Online
Prerequisite(s): MAT082 or higher; RDG100A or RDG100B
Corequisite(s): None
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A/F
Credit Breakdown: 3 lectures
Cross Listed: n/a
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Outcomes:
1. (Application Level) Apply math concepts to solve
business problems.
2. (Application Level) Demonstrate the skills needed to
reconcile a bank account.
3. (Application Level) Compute appropriate cash and
trade discounts and agent commissions based on a sales or
purchase invoice.
4. (Application Level) Determine gross pay, deductions,
and net pay for various employees including pay based on
hourly rates, salaries, and commissions.
5. (Evaluation Level) Compute and compare simple and
compound interest rates on business and consumer loans.
6. (Evaluation Level) Calculate interest, due dates, and
proceeds for promissory notes.
7. (Evaluation Level) Determine the tax base for a piece of
