Real-Life Math
Justices of the peace deal with a range of math-related items. They
assess fines for minor crimes such as traffic violations, charge fees for
performing weddings and so on.
You are a justice of the peace presiding
over a minor civil dispute involving a customer and the owner of a salon that
grooms dogs.
The customer is suing the groomer because the dog lost
all its hair after a visit. After listening to the evidence, you decide that
you agree with the customer.
So how much is he entitled to receive
in damages?
You know he is entitled to the original fee
of $50, plus the 5 percent tax on the fee. You also decide to make the kennel
owner pay interest on the money at the rate of 4 percent per month (not compounded).
It's been 6 months since the ill-fated shampooing.
Finally, you
will add on so-called pain and suffering damages for the dog owner. In this
case, it's more of a payback for the hassle of having to clean up the
dog's hair.
You decide that 200 percent of the actual damages
(the shampooing, tax and interest) would be a good number to level.
Then
there are court fees: $45 for you and $15 for a fund that keeps the civil
courts running.
What's the total bill for the dog grooming company
owner?