A Scale Drawing Of An Office Building Is Not Labeled But In
A scale drawing of an office building is not labeled, but indicates 0.25 inch = 5 feet.
In this assignment, you are given ten problems related to basic mathematical and practical applications involving measurements, proportions, financial calculations, and percentage changes. Each problem is to be solved using Excel formulas, and your work should be shown within the cells of the Excel file, not just the final answers. The grey cells contain known data values, while the yellow cells are the unknowns to be calculated. The goal is to demonstrate your understanding of the concepts and formulas involved, providing correct solutions step-by-step within the spreadsheet. This exercise aims to develop your skills in applying mathematical reasoning to real-world problems and to prepare you for similar practical scenarios.
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The following paper provides detailed solutions to each of the ten problems described in the assignment, demonstrating the application of Excel formulas for practical calculations. The solutions cover measurement conversions, basic arithmetic operations, financial calculations including interest and loan payments, as well as percentage and absolute change computations, applying all relevant formulas accurately.
Problem 1: Scale Drawing Measurement Conversion
The problem involves converting a measurement from a scale drawing to actual dimensions. The scale given is 0.25 inch equals 5 feet. We are to find the real length of a wall that measures 2 inches on the drawing. The general formula for scale conversions is:
=A6*B5/A5
Where A6 represents the drawing measurement, B5 the real-world scale factor, and A5 the scale ratio. To determine the actual length, we recognize that 0.25 inch corresponds to 5 feet; thus, the conversion factor can be derived as:
= (Actual length in feet) = (Drawing length in inches) * (Scale feet per inch)
In Excel, this is implemented by first calculating the scale: 0.25 inch = 5 ft, so 1 inch = 20 ft. Therefore, the actual length in feet is:
=Drawing measurement in inches * (5 ft / 0.25 inch)
Specifically, with a drawing measurement of 2 inches:
=2 (5 / 0.25) = 2 20 = 40 feet
This calculation confirms the actual wall length as 40 feet.
Problem 2: Calculating Purchases
Marcus James purchased a total of 2,500 pounds of produce, including specific amounts of potatoes, broccoli, and tomatoes. The record indicates:
- Potatoes: 800 pounds
- Broccoli: 150 pounds
- Tomatoes: 390 pounds
The total purchase was 2,500 pounds. To find how many pounds of apples he bought, we subtract the known quantities from the total:
=C5 - C6 - C7 - C8
Assuming the cells are allocated as follows: C5 (total produce) = 2,500, C6 (potatoes) = 800, C7 (broccoli) = 150, C8 (tomatoes) = 390, then the weight of apples is:
=2500 - 800 - 150 - 390 = 1160 pounds
Thus, Marcus purchased 1,160 pounds of apples.
Problem 3: Financial Calculations with Formulas
Part a:
Calculate the installment price when total installment payments (T) are $24,846.38, and down payment (D) is $2,500.
=T + D
=24846.38 + 2500 = 27346.38
This yields an installment price of $27,346.38.
Part b:
Find the down payment when the installment price (I) is $13,846.76 and the total of installment payments (T) is $10,673.26.
=I - T
=13846.76 - 10673.26 = 3163.50
The down payment is $3,163.50.
Part c:
Calculate total installment payments when the installment price (I) is $6,508.72 and the down payment (D) is $2,250.
=I - D
=6508.72 - 2250 = 4258.72
The total of installment payments is $4,258.72.
Problem 4: Cost of Wallpaper
The cost per roll of wallpaper is $12.97, and the required number of rolls is 9. To find the total cost:
=Cost per roll * Total rolls needed
=12.97 * 9 = 116.73
The total cost to wallpaper the kitchen is $116.73.
Problem 5: Computing Earnings Per Employee
Wilson’s Auto has 37 employees with a weekly payroll of $10,878. To find earnings per employee:
=Total weekly payroll / Number of employees
=10878 / 37 ≈ 294.00
Each employee earns approximately $294.
Problem 6: Calculating Simple Interest
Jacob Kennedy borrowed $30,000 at an interest rate of 6.2% for 3 years. Using the formula I = P R T:
=P R T
=30000 0.062 3 = 5580
The total interest paid over 3 years is $5,580.
Problem 7: Change in Odometer Reading
The odometer increased from 37,580.3 to 42,719.6. The increase is:
=New value - Original value
=42719.6 - 37580.3 = 5,139.3
The odometer increased by 5,139.3 miles.
Problem 8: Decrease in Number
The number decreased from 486 to 104. The decrease is:
=Original value - New value
=486 - 104 = 382
The decrease in the number is 382.
Problem 9: Percent of Increase
The number initially at 224 increased to 336. The absolute change is:
=New value - Original value
=336 - 224 = 112
The percentage increase is calculated as:
= (Absolute change / Original value) * 100
= (112 / 224) * 100 = 50%
The percent increase is 50.0%.
Problem 10: Rate of Decrease
The number decreased from 250 to 195. The decrease in value is:
=Original value - New value
=250 - 195 = 55
The percentage of decrease is:
= (Absolute change / Original value) * 100
= (55 / 250) * 100 = 22%
The rate of decrease is 22.0%.
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