Monthly Archives: February 2013

Simple Interest – Part One

Image Purchased by Passy World from Dreamstime.com In this lesson we are looking at Interest Money associated with Loans and Investments. When money is Borrowed or Invested, INTEREST is paid – to the Investor – or – by the Borrower. … Continue reading

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Mathematics of Earning Money

Image Source: http://www.moneyedup.com It would be great if money just fell out of the sky like rain whenever we needed it; but unfortunately this is not the case! Most people have to get jobs and earn money. People work, (or … Continue reading

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Applied Percents – Loss

Image Source: http://charlesandhudson.com In a previous lesson we looked at how Retailers place “Mark Ups” on items so that they can make a Profit on the sale. It is important that you have viewed this lesson before doing the contents … Continue reading

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Applied Percents – Discounts

Image Source: http://1.bp.blogspot.com In our previous lesson we looked at how Retailers place “Mark Ups” on items so that they can make a Profit on the sale. It is important that you have viewed this lesson before doing the contents … Continue reading

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Cost Price Mark Up and Profit

Image Source: http://www.floridatoday.com In the next couple of lessons we are looking at the Mathematics of Retail Businesses. This will involve using Buying Selling and Discounting Formulas. This includes the retailer getting goods to sell, and applying a price increase … Continue reading

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