Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Accounting prerequisites

I’m a Business major and I’ll be required to take these classes for my degree. At my school, I have to pass Elementary Algebra before I can take any of these classes. Why would I need to know algebra for these classes? I would think only for my accounting classes I would need to know math and only the basics. Also too, once I start taking my major classes, how much math is involved with Business classes? Math is my weak spot. I’m a English guy. Thanks everyone.