A Sales Representative's Orders for January Were 83 1/3% Less

question 102

Essay

A sales representative's orders for January were 83 1/3% less than her December orders, which amounted to $20 000.
a) How much were the sales rep's orders in January?
b) By what amount did her orders decrease?

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Parietal Lobe

One of the four major lobes of the cerebral cortex in the brain, playing key roles in processing sensory information from various parts of the body, as well as in navigation and spatial orientation.

Temporal Lobe

The region of the cerebral cortex located beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres of the mammalian brain, associated with processing auditory information and memory.

Temporal Association Cortex

A region of the brain involved in processing auditory information and plays a role in the formation of long-term memory.

Lesion

Any abnormality in the tissue of an organism (typically caused by disease or trauma) including tears, tumors, etc., often studied in neuropsychology.