Basics of Business Math

This series is designed for users who want to improve their basic math skills. It covers basic mathematical calculations commonly used in business settings. Courses cover computing fractions and decimals, the order of operations for combined computations, and solving equations and word problems. It includes the use of proportions, ratios, and percentages, and also provides instruction on the use of a calculator for business applications.

Syllabus

FRACTIONS

Provides instruction and practice in basic business math skills for the area of fractions.

• Basics of Fractions
• Equal Fractions
• Adding and Subtracting Fractions
• Mixed Numbers
• Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers
• Dividing Fractions
• Combined Computations
• Course Review

DECIMALS

Teaches how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using decimals. It also shows the order in which to do this for combined computations.

• Overview
• Adding and Subtracting
• Multiplying Decimals
• Dividing with Decimals
• Combined Computations
• Course Review

CALCULATOR

Provides instruction and practice in using a calculator for business math.

• Fundamentals
• Other Basic Operations
• The Percent Key
• More Special Keys
• Combined Operations
• Combined Formulas
• Course Review

EQUATIONS

Discusses equations and ratios. It teaches what equations and ratios are and how to use them to solve many different word problems.

• Equations and Formulas
• Inverse Operations
• Word Problems
• Ratios
• Proportions
• Course Review

PERCENTS

Teaches how to calculate percents. It explains how to convert decimals to percents, percents to decimals, fractions to percents, and percents to fractions. This section also teaches how to solve word problems involving percentages by using formulas.

• Introduction to Percents
• Reviewing Conversion Rules
• Converting to and from Percents
• Percentages
• Word Problems
• Course Review

REPORTS

Provides instruction in evaluating and analyzing basic statistics and graphs used in business reports.

• Simple Averages
• Weighted Averages
• Identifying Graphs and Charts
• Reading Graphs
• Selecting Graphs

Qualifications

Qualification: Printable Transcript

On completion of this course you may print a transcript off as evidence of your progression throughout the course.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 40 hrs.