AMU MATH 125 week 5 test American Military University

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AMU MATH 125 Test Week 5 answers

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 1

Express 0.05 as a percent.

 A.0.05% 

 B.0.0005% 

 C.5% 

 D.0.5% 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 2

A coat was reduced from $500 to $425. Find the percent of the reduction in price.

 A.17.5% 

 B.15% 

 C.10% 

 D.25% 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 3

The average teachers’ and superintendents’ salaries for a school district was $40,966. Eight years later, the new average was $53,236. Find the percent increase to the nearest tenth of a percent.

 A.15.0% 

 B.7.5% 

 C.3.7% 

 D.30.0% 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 4

The total real estate commission for a real estate company was $25 million in 2008, an increase of $1 million over the year 2004. What was the percent increase? Round answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.

 A.3.8% 

 B.4.2% 

 C.4.6% 

 D.2.1% 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 5

Find the missing value: Principal $2,100; Rate: 13.5%; Time: ____; Simple Interest: $708.75

 A.2.5 years 

 B.3.5 years 

 C.2 years 

 D.3 years 

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AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 6

Find the missing value: Principal $14,200; Rate: _____; Time 7 years; Simple Interest: $19,880

 A.20.5% 

 B.20% 

 C.19.5% 

 D.19% 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 7

Find the missing value: Principal ______; Rate 13.5%; Time 7 years; Simple Interest: $19,750.50

 A.$21,050 

 B.$20,900 

 C.$21,000 

 D.$20,800 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 8

Find the future value of the loan. P = $10,900, r = 3%, t = 8 years

 A.$13,807.79 

 B.$12,427.01 

 C.$13,516.00 

 D.$12,164.40 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 9

Dr. George borrowed some money to buy new furniture for his office. He paid $185.63 simple interest on a 5.5-year loan at 1.5%. Find the principal.

 A.$2,250 

 B.$2,350 

 C.$2,400 

 D.$2,150 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 10

A Motel is converting its rooms into privately owned condominiums. The interest on a $2,300,000, 20-year construction loan is $50,000. What is the rate of interest? Does the rate seem unreasonable?

 A.2.17%; unreasonable 

 B.6.09%; reasonable 

 C.0.11%; unreasonable 

 D.4.59%; reasonable 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 11

Find the compound interest: Principal $2,100; Rate 16%; Compounded Quarterly; Time 5.5 years.

 A.$2,866.72 

 B.$2,874.68 

 C.$2,876.83 

 D.$2,879.97 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 12

Find the future value of an annuity if you invest $850 quarterly for 5 years at 1.5% compounded quarterly.

 A.$17,719.59 

 B.$17,669.97 

 C.$17,599.22 

 D.$17,619.47 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 13

Determine the better investment: 6% compounded monthly or 6.2% compounded semiannually

 A.6%, compounded monthly 

 B.6.2% compounded semiannually 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 14

In order to help pay for college, the grandparents of a child invest $2,350 in a bond that pays 8% interest compounded quarterly. How much money will there be in 5 years?

 A.$3,471.73 

 B.$3,491.98 

 C.$3,592.10 

 D.$3,542.48 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 15

As part of his retirement planning, Mr. Smith purchases an annuity that pays 5% compounded semiannually. If the semiannual payment is $6,500, how much will Mr. Smith have saved in 7.5 years?

 A.$116,608.02 

 B.$116,537.27 

 C.$116,557.52 

 D.$116,657.64 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 16

Suppose you plan to work right after you graduate, but still save money for graduate school. You decide to save $10,000 before starting, and find a weekly annuity that pays 7% interest for 4 years. How much will you need to pay each week?

 A.$37.52 

 B.$52.11 

 C.$45.86 

 D.$41.69 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 17

Joan purchased a refrigerator for $500. She made a down payment of $50 and paid $51 a month for 11 months. Find the total installment price of the refrigerator.

 A.$633.00 

 B.$611.00 

 C.$622.00 

 D.$605.00 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 18

Stephen purchased a diamond engagement ring for $3,000. His down payment was $1200, and he made 24 monthly payments of $83.06. Find the APR from the table below.

Annual Percentage Rate

 A.9.5% 

 B.11% 

 C.10% 

 D.10.5% 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 19

Katie had an unpaid balance of $2,072.25 on her credit card statement at the beginning of March. She made a payment of $440.00 during the month. If the interest rate on Katie’s credit card was 15.5% per month on the unpaid balance, find the finance charge and the new balance on April 1.

 A.Finance charge = $319.31; new balance = $1,951.56 

 B.Finance charge = $331.34; new balance = $1,963.59 

 C.Finance charge = $321.20; new balance = $1,953.45 

 D.Finance charge = $325.31; new balance = $1,957.56 

AMU MATH 125 week 5 test Question 20

Amanda’s credit card statement showed these transactions during December.

            Dec 1               Previous balance         $228.11

            Dec 12             Purchases                    $354.78

            Dec 18             Purchases                     $86.13

            Dec 27             Payment                       $80.00

The interest rate is 10% per month on the average daily balance. Find the average daily balance, the finance charge for the month, and the new balance on January 1. [Hint: Remember that December has 31 days.]

 A.Average Daily Balance = $482.99; Finance Charge = $48.30; New Balance = $637.32 

 B.Average Daily Balance = $472.99; Finance Charge = $46.30; New Balance = $630.32 

 C.Average Daily Balance = $479.99; Finance Charge = $38.30; New Balance = $629.32 

 D.Average Daily Balance = $480.79; Finance Charge = $47.00; New Balance = $630.32