Daily Math
A $50 shirt is on sale for 20% off. What is the sale price?
$40
Why is it important to keep household items organized?
various: safety, not to lose items or waste time looking, hygiene etc.
What is an interview?
What type of event is the most common cause of injury at home
Falls
A debit card and a credit card are the same thing.
True or False?
False.
A debit card uses your money, a credit card uses borrowed money
What is the 4 digit code you have to use a debit card called?
pin number
Name 2 things you should do for safety if you have children around?
various... lock chemicals, supervise in water, keep medicines out of reach, provide healthy food, be a good role model, etc.
First impressions matter- good hygiene, clean clothing
How often should you see a doctor?
At least once a year
What is the monthly payment to your landlord called?
Rent
Yesterday I went out to eat at McDonald's. I spent $7.35. I paid with a $10.00 bill. How much change did I get back?
$2.65
Name 3 types of bills you may need to pay when you have your own place.
water, gas, electric, cable/internet, rent, garbage, phone, car etc.
Give me 2 examples of what NOT to do in a job interview
chew gum, use your cell phone, sit down before the interviewer does, etc.
The process to determine how much money you have and how to spend it
budget/budgeting
Name 2 tips for paying bills on time
Calendar, auto-pay, phone reminders, other...
I went to work at 3:00 PM and worked until 9:30. How many hours did I work?
6.5
Give a safety tip to use when washing dishes
Knives pointed down, allow dishes to dry before stacking, don't leave dirty dishes for long, make sure the sprayer can reach all dishes, clean filter, etc
Something you fill out to get a job
Application
How do you put out a grease fire?
Throw flour or baking soda on it
There are 2 types of bills: Variable and Fixed.
Is rent a fixed or variable expense?
Fixed. The amount does not change month to month
I want to see a movie at 7:20. It takes me 30 minutes to get to the theatre from my house. What time do I need to leave to arrive right when the movie starts?
6:50
How often should you wash your laundry and linens?
Weekly or as needed
Who are the people you put on your resume that new employers can call to learn about your work history?
References
What is the "extra amount of money" you have to pay if you take out a loan?
Interest
There are 2 types of expenses: Variable and fixed. What type of expense is food/groceries?
Variable. Your behavior can make this cost more or less depending on what you buy to eat