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Business Mathematics Brief 12th Edition by Stanley Salzman ,Gary Clendenen, Charles Miller

Edition 12ISBN: 978-0132605540
book Business Mathematics Brief 12th Edition by Stanley Salzman ,Gary Clendenen, Charles Miller cover

Business Mathematics Brief 12th Edition by Stanley Salzman ,Gary Clendenen, Charles Miller

Edition 12ISBN: 978-0132605540
Exercise 80
In the equation P = B × R , P = part , B = base , or whole, and R = rate , or percent. Use the following forms of the equation to solve the application problem.
In the equation P = B × R , P = part , B = base , or whole, and R = rate , or percent. Use the following forms of the equation to solve the application problem.      You will first need to read the problem carefully to determine whether base, part, or rate is unknown. Round rates to the nearest tenth of a percent.  MOTORCYCLE SAFETY Only 20 of the 50 states require all motorcycle riders to wear helmets. What percent of the states require motorcycle riders to wear helmets? ________________
You will first need to read the problem carefully to determine whether base, part, or rate is unknown. Round rates to the nearest tenth of a percent.
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY Only 20 of the 50 states require all motorcycle riders to wear helmets. What percent of the states require motorcycle riders to wear helmets? ________________
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