ACCUPLACER Arithmetic focuses on essential arithmetic skills necessary for success in higher education and various standardized tests.
Knowing how to add, subtract, and multiply with dollars and cents is vital. Arithmetic helps you keep track of spending, make change, and calculate totals.
Use arithmetic to compare prices, calculate sales tax, and check receipts for errors.
These skills help you avoid overspending and make smart financial choices.
You have $20. You buy a snack for $2.50 and a drink for $1.75. $20 - $2.50 - $1.75 = $15.75 left.
A $40 jacket is on sale for 25% off: $40 × 0.25 = $10 off. Sale price is $30.