This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A hardware store sells most kinds of nails by the pound. A contractor bought 6.8 pounds of roofing ... (Read 135 times)

cherise1989

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 555
on: Jun 24, 2018
A hardware store sells most kinds of nails by the pound. A contractor bought 6.8 pounds of roofing nails, 7.7 pounds of 10-penny nails, and 8.2 pounds of 8-penny nails. Compute the total pounds of nails that the contractor bought.

Question 2

Paul Harris borrowed 3,825 for 95 days at 8.5 exact simple interest (365-day year). Compute the total amount that Paul must repay at the end of the loan period.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kthug

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

6.8 + 7.7 + 8.2 = 22.7 pounds

Answer to Question 2

I = PRT = 3,825  0.085  95/365 = 84.62; 3,825 + 84.62 = 3,909.62


cherise1989

  • Member
  • Posts: 555
Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
:D TYSM

nathang24

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndrome are life-threatening reactions that can result in death. Complications include permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, lung damage, photophobia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients' pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat.

Did you know?

Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.

Did you know?

The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.

Did you know?

The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.

A seashell vendor in Tanzania sells to tourists seashells which have been taken from the sea alive, A seashell vendor in Tanzania sells to tourists seashells which have been taken from the sea alive,
Bed of nails Bed of nails
The average weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is about a pound The average weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is about a pound
Spoon nails (Koilonychia) Spoon nails (Koilonychia)
Different Kinds of Neurons Different Kinds of Neurons
Nails Nails
Video: Carbohydrate digestion - mouth and stomach & pancreas and small intestine

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library