Contemporary mathematics for business and consumers
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Contemporary mathematics for business and consumers
South-Western, a division of Thomson Learning, c2003
3rd ed.
- : [set]
- : text
- : computer laser optical disc
Available at 3 libraries
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General system requirements for computer laser optical disc: 32 MB RAM, screen resolution 800 × 600, Windows 98 or higher or Mac OS 8.0 or higher
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers is an adventure into today’s business world and its associated mathematical procedures. The book is designed to provide solid mathematical preparation and foundation for students going on to business courses and careers. It begins with a business-oriented review of the basic operations, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Once students have mastered these operations, they are introduced to the concept of basic equations and how they are used to solve business problems. From that point, each chapter presents a business math topic that utilizes the student’s knowledge of these basic operations and equations. In keeping with the philosophy of “practice makes perfect,” the text contains over 2,000 realistic business math exercises--many with multiple steps and answers designed to prepare students to use math to make business decisions and develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Many of the exercises in each chapter are written in a “you are the manager” format, to enhance student involvement. The exercises cover a full range of difficulty levels, from those designed for beginners to those requiring moderate to challenge-level skills.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Whole Numbers
Chapter 2: Fractions
Chapter 3: Decimals
Chapter 4: Checking Accounts
Chapter 5: Using Equations to Solve Business Problems
Chapter 6: Percents and their Applications in Business
Chapter 7: Invoices, Trade and Cash Discounts
Chapter 8: Markup and Markdown
Chapter 9: Payroll
Chapter 10: Simple Interest and Promissory Notes
Chapter 11: Compound Interest and Present Value
Chapter 12: Annuities
Chapter 13: Consumer and Business Credit
Chapter 14: Mortgages
Chapter 15: Financial Statements and Ratios
Chapter 16: Inventory
Chapter 17: Depreciation
Chapter 18: Taxes
Chapter 19: Insurance
Chapter 20: Investments
Chapter 21: Business Statistics and Data Presentation
*The Brief Edition contains chapters 1-14
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