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ZIMSEC O-Level Mathematics

3Financial mathematics

Financial mathematics in ZIMSEC O-Level Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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  • Exponential growth and decay

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  • Household and personal finance

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  • Money and foreign exchange

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  • Profit, loss, discount, commission and hire purchase

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  • Simple and compound interest

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  • Taxes and duties

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Financial mathematics: sample question

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Chipo buys a box of oranges for US$12 and sells the oranges for a total of US$15. Calculate her percentage profit.

Answer in %.

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