Question 1

What is a simple average?

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A simple average (arithmetic mean) is the sum of all values divided by the count of values. Formula: mean = Σx / n. All values are treated as equally important.

Question 2

What is a weighted average?

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A weighted average assigns different importance (weights) to different values. Formula: weighted average = Σ(x·w) / Σw. Used when some values matter more than others — like GPA or portfolio returns.

Question 3

How do I calculate average blood pressure?

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Take multiple readings at rest and average the systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) separately. Our blood pressure average calculator does this automatically and shows your AHA category.

Question 4

How do I calculate my new salary after a raise?

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Multiply your current salary by (1 + raise percentage / 100). A $60,000 salary with a 5% raise becomes $63,000. Our pay raise calculator shows new hourly, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and annual pay instantly.

Question 5

How much income tax do Canadians pay?

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Canadian income tax depends on your province and income level. Federal rates range from 14.5% to 33%. Combined federal and provincial marginal rates range from about 20% to over 53% depending on province and income bracket.

Question 6

What is the TFSA contribution limit for 2025?

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The 2025 TFSA annual contribution limit is $7,000. The total cumulative room since 2009 is $102,000 for those who have been eligible since the TFSA was introduced.

Question 7

What is the Canadian mortgage stress test rate for 2025?

Accepted Answer

The OSFI mortgage stress test qualifying rate is the higher of your contract rate plus 2%, or the minimum floor rate of 5.25%. Borrowers must qualify at this rate even if their actual rate is lower.

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