Finite mathematics with calculus

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Finite mathematics with calculus

Laurence D. Hoffmann, Gerald L. Bradley

McGraw-Hill, c1995

2nd ed

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Note

Eight chapters reprinted from: Mathematics with applications. c1979; seven chapters reprinted from: Brief calculus with applications. 1993

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This textbook is designed for use in a two-term course in finite mathematics and calculus for students in business, economics, technological sciences and the life and social sciences. The text surveys the essential quantitative ideas and mathematical techniques used in decision-making in a diversity of disciplines. The book's extensive algebra review includes worked examples and practice problems.

Table of Contents

  • Algebraic review
  • equations, inequalities and functions
  • matrices and systems of linear equations
  • linear programming
  • sets, counting and probability
  • applied probability and an introduction to statistics
  • the mathematics of finance
  • the theory of games and Markov chains
  • functions, graphs and limits
  • differentiation - basic concepts
  • additional applications of the derivative
  • exponential and logarithmic functions
  • anti-differentiation
  • further topics in integrations
  • functions of two variables.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA25546675
  • ISBN
    • 007029352X
  • LCCN
    94013394
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    1 v. (various pagings)
  • Size
    25 cm
  • Classification
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