1) A company paid $362.40 for an item. The original price was $491.80, but this was marked down 40%. If the operating expenses are 38% of the cost, find the operating loss and the absolute loss. (2 Marks)

2) Sundaram needs $54,800 to remodel his home. Find the face value of a simple discount note that will provide the $54,800 in proceeds if he plans to repay the note in 180 days and the bank charges an 6% discount rate. (2 Marks)