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Social and Commercial Arithmetic

Question 1 of 3 Grade: Ten - G10
Q1 Essay · up to 5 points
A businessman got 800 shares worth K7,200.00. What was the cost of each share?
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About this topic

Develop skills in handling everyday calculations including household bills, banking, postal services, and basic commerce. Apply arithmetic to real-world financial scenarios.

What you'll practise (3 questions)

  1. Kalowe earns K32/hour for 40 hours, overtime at time-and-a-half. He worked 45 hours. What is his total wage?
  2. A businessman got 800 shares worth K7,200.00. What was the cost of each share?
  3. Mrs Kalomba bought 120 shares at a nominal value of K40.00 each which she later sold at K42.50 each. Find her profit.

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