A friend called today for some advice. He had a sale on lumber
over the weekend, & did a bang up business. Alas, his office
manager was out sick, & a little snafu happened. For some of
the sales (about $50K), they charged no sales tax.
My friend wondered if he should let the error slide, or send 6%
(Michigan's rate) to the state. It's enuf to advise paying the state.
I explained that it would be 5.66% rather than 6%. I explained the
basic algebra over the phone, but could still see in his eyes that
deer-in-the-headlights look. So I did it for him on paper, & sent
him a photo.
Back in a real estate agent licensing course, the instructor had
to teach many how to deal with fractions. Really...they couldn't !
I think schools should have a parallel math program stressing
mastering practical application of the basics, rather than prepping
for more advanced classes.
over the weekend, & did a bang up business. Alas, his office
manager was out sick, & a little snafu happened. For some of
the sales (about $50K), they charged no sales tax.
My friend wondered if he should let the error slide, or send 6%
(Michigan's rate) to the state. It's enuf to advise paying the state.
I explained that it would be 5.66% rather than 6%. I explained the
basic algebra over the phone, but could still see in his eyes that
deer-in-the-headlights look. So I did it for him on paper, & sent
him a photo.
Back in a real estate agent licensing course, the instructor had
to teach many how to deal with fractions. Really...they couldn't !
I think schools should have a parallel math program stressing
mastering practical application of the basics, rather than prepping
for more advanced classes.