Business Math - Softcover

Cleaves, Cheryl; Hobbs, Margie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0137877633 ISBN 13: 9780137877638

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 1998

Synopsis

Business Math is aimed at the lower-level math student, one who will likely enter the job-market within 2-3 years and apply the skills learned in this course directly to their job.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The new edition of this best-selling text continues a tradition of demonstrating fundamental mathematical concepts through extensive use of examples taken from real-world applications in such areas as banking, the hotel/motel industry, retail, and real estate. Coverage encompasses all areas of business mathematics, beginning with whole number and decimals, and bringing students along, step-by-step, through fractions, percents, statistics, and equations, to specifics of business-related mathematics applications such as payroll, discounts, markup/markdown, interest, credit, depreciation, inventory, insurance, taxes, and more. Procedures, rules and formulas are broken down into understandable components. A straightforward writing style and numerous motivational special features encourage student involvement with the text, and help make even complex concepts interesting and accessible. This is a major revision.

From the Back Cover:

Strengthening and expanding its coverage, this front-running book offers the most comprehensive and effective demonstration of mathematical concepts available through extensive use of examples taken from real-world applications in such areas as banking, the hotel/motel industry, retail, and real estate. It heightens the learning experience by correlating concepts with true-to-life experiences readers may encounter in the business world and as consumers. Sets formulas in bold type within the formula boxes to help readers locate them quickly and Calculator Solutions boxes help readers set up and solve problems using a calculator. It encompasses all areas of business mathematics - beginning with skill-building sections on whole number and decimals; guiding readers through fractions, percents, statistics, and equations; then easing them into the specifics of business-related mathematics applications with discussions on payroll, discounts, markup/markdown, interest, credit, depreciation, inventory, insurance, taxes, and more. It also reflects current laws and IRS requirements. In addition, the book increases emphasis on the interest earned or paid for annuities and sinking funds, rather than just the accumulated amounts involved. This book can be utilized by business professionals within assorted industries. Can be used by individuals for personal finance knowledge.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0137877633
• ISBN 13: 9780137877638
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 724