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There’s more to starting a business than a little money and a big idea. Knowing how to turn a business problem into a math problem can also help. On tests, these types of problems are sometimes written as word problems. To solve them, you first need to figure out what answer you’re looking for. Next, you choose the math equation that will help you find it. Try it out with these examples.

A used computer with 4 gigabytes of memory costs $600. A new one is $1,400 and has three times more memory. How much memory does it have?

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