Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences - Hardcover

Barnett, Raymond A.; Ziegler, Michael R.; Byleen, Karl E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0139131795 ISBN 13: 9780139131790

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 1998

Synopsis

This mid-level text covers mathematics of finance, linear algebra, linear programming, probability, and descriptive statistics, with an emphasis on cross - discipline principles and practices. Designed to be student friendly and accessible, it develops a thorough, functional understanding of mathematical concepts in preparation for their application in other areas. Coverage concentrates on developing concepts and ideas followed immediately by developing computational skills and problem solving.*Includes over 3300 carefully selected and graded problems, divided into A, B, and C levels of difficulty in each problem set, to develop students' mechanical skills and increase the depth of their understanding*Draws topic selection, coverage, and organization from the course outlines and catalogs of many major colleges and universities

About this title

From the Publisher

This text covers mathematics of finance, linear algebra, linear programming, probability and descriptive statistics, with an emphasis on cross-discipline principles and practices. Designed to be student friendly and accessible, it develops a thorough, functional understanding of mathematical concepts in preparation for their application in other areas. Coverage concentrates on developing concepts and ideas followed immediately by developing computational skills and problem-solving.

From the Back Cover

This book covers mathematics of finance, linear algebra, linear programming, probability, and descriptive statistics. Designed to be user-friendly and accessible, it develops a thorough, functional understanding of mathematical concepts in preparation for their application in other areas. Coverage concentrates on developing concepts and ideas followed immediately by developing computational skills and problem-solving. Features a large variety and quantity of up-to-date applications from business, economics, life sciences, and social sciences to illustrate for readers the relevance and value of mathematics to the world. Contains over 270 numbered worked examples, illustrating each concept with one or more examples. Includes optional technology examples and exercises— graphing calculator and spreadsheet output is included.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0139131795
• ISBN 13: 9780139131790
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 701