Math in the Workplace - Numbers & Operations
HEWLETT PACKARD
Computers & Electronics
Business Manager
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Job Description: Responsible for business operations
planning. |
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Problem:
We often travel from the United States to Japan for business. As such, we need to convert US dollars to Japanese Yen for any business transaction.
If a certain item cost 150,000 yen (Ґ), how much would it be in US dollars?
Assume an exchange rate of 115 Ґ to $1.
 HEWLETT PACKARD
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Solution:
150,000 Ґ 
115 Ґ = about $1,304