Mathematics for Business Careers

Description

For arithmetic-based courses in Business Mathematics.

Designed as a true teaching text, this book guides students through clear, detailed explanations of the principles and practices of business mathematics. Its flexible organization and presentation make it suitable for a variety of teaching situations—from a traditional classroom lecture to individually paced instruction. The Fifth Edition has been updated and improved presenting the latest business situations and techniques. Students are given the opportunity to participate more actively in their learning.

• Updated text with new problems and applications.

  • Offers students abundant opportunities for practicing operations presented. Ex.___

• Expanded use of calculators.

  • Builds students’ confidence and ability with electronic learning aids. Ex.___

• Revised chapter on percentages.

  • Improves students’ understanding of material. Ex.___

• Revised chapters on Simple Interest and Bank Discount Loans.

  • Provides students with up-to-date material on the subject. Ex.___

• Case studies and real life problems—In every chapter.

  • Leads students into practical situations. Ex.___

• Modified sequence of topics.

  • Provides a more logical sequence of topics. Ex.___

• Study Wizard software packaged with text.

  • Provides multiple choice review and practice with immediate feedback for the concepts presented in the text.

• NEW – Updated text with new problems and applications.

  • Offers students abundant opportunities for practicing operations presented. Ex.___

• NEW – Expanded use of calculators.

  • Builds students’ confidence and ability with electronic learning aids. Ex.___

• NEW – Revised chapter on percentages.

  • Improves students’ understanding of material. Ex.___

• NEW – Revised chapters on Simple Interest and Bank Discount Loans.

  • Provides students with up-to-date material on the subject. Ex.___

• NEW – Case studies and real life problems—In every chapter.

  • Leads students into practical situations. Ex.___

• NEW – Modified sequence of topics.

  • Provides a more logical sequence of topics. Ex.___

• NEW – Study Wizard software packaged with text.

  • Provides multiple choice review and practice with immediate feedback for the concepts presented in the text.

• Flexibility of use.

  • Enables instructors and students to tailor the text to course formats. Ex.___

• Clear step-by-step sequences of techniques and calculations.

  • Guides students through material and clarifies common misunderstandings. Ex.___

• Self-tests—At the end of each chapter.

  • Provides students with tools to assess their understanding of material. Ex.___

• Clear, visually supported discussions.

  • Designed for students with limited math and language skills. Ex.___

• A three-step instructional approach.

  • Takes student through worked problems, provides practice problems and offers immediate feedback. Ex.___

Learn

• basic arithmetic as it applies to business skills!
• accuracy in
• bank records,
• selling and buying transactions,
• interest, loans, and taxes,
• and more!

Follow clear explanations and practice newly learned concepts on your own or with classroom support.

• Numerous illustrations clarity concepts.
• Steps for solving problems are highlighted.
• Processes are carried out in sequence.
• Cautions serve as an alert to common mistakes.

For this new edition, sections on taxes and electronic banking have been revised and updated. Review problems and applications have also been updated to reflect current business practices.

 1. Whole Numbers.

 2. Fractions.

 3. Decimal Numbers.

 4. Percent.

 5. Bank Records.

 6. Payroll.

 7. The Mathematics of Buying.

 8. The Mathematics of Selling.

 9. Simple Interest.

10. Bank Discount Loans

11. More Complex Loans.

12. Compound Interest and Present Value.

13. Investments.

14. Real Estate Mathematics.

15. Inventory and Overhead.

16. Depreciation.

17. Insurance.

18. Financial Statement Analysis.

19. Statistics and Graphs.

Appendix A: The Electronic Calculator.

Appendix B: Metric System.