Whole Numbers, Fractions, and Equations

Overview/Description
 What are whole numbers and how are they estimated? How are fractions used in mathematical operations? How do you find the unknown variable to solve an equation? The answers to questions like these are covered in this course on the building blocks of business math. Learners will review crucial terms, basic mathematical concepts, and how to apply concepts to the business environment.

Target Audience
 Anyone who needs to apply basic math skills to business

Expected Duration
4.0 hours

Lesson Objectives:

Using Whole Numbers to Estimate

  • recognize the value of using and rounding whole numbers to estimate in business applications.
  • match whole numbers, fractions, and mixed numbers to examples.
  • round numbers to specified place values.
  • round whole numbers to a given place value and use those numbers to make an estimate in a business scenario.

    • Using Fractions

  • recognize the benefits of using fractions in the workplace.
  • convert the improper fractions to mixed numbers.
  • solve an addition or subtraction problem using fractions.
  • multiply fractions.
  • solve a multiplication problem using fractions.
  • divide fractions.
  • solve a division problem using fractions.
  • choose the necessary operation to solve a problem using fractions, and solve the problem, in a given workplace situation.

    • Solving Equations

  • recognize the benefits of knowing how to solve equations in a workplace environment.
  • convert a business problem into an equation.
  • convert a problem into an equation and solve that equation in a given workplace scenario.
  • sequence the rules of order of operations.
  • apply the order of operations to solve an equation in a hypothetical workplace scenario.

    • Course Number: FNDT0101