Mathematics - Algebra

College Math Word Problems

Each answer must have all the steps that you used to arrive at that answer. (1) The sale price of a spring break vacation package was $209.99, and the travel agent said by booking early, you saved $25. Find the percent decrease in price. (2)Aaron had an unpaid balance of $1637.05 on his credit card …

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Mathematics - Algebra

Quadratic Functions

One of the many applications of quadratic functions in called the Profit Parabola.  The Profit Parabola can be seen if we investigate the following scenario: The business manager of a 90 unit apartment building is trying to determine the rent to be charged.  From past experience with similar buildings, when rent is set at $400, …

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