Practical Problems in Math for Automotive Technicians - Softcover

Sformo, Larry; Sformo, Todd; Moore, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1401839991 ISBN 13: 9781401839994

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2004

Synopsis

Comprehensive and easy-to use, this updated edition covers every type of practical math problem that automotive technicians will face on the job. The subject matter is organized in a knowledge-building format that progresses from the basics of whole number operations into percentages, linear measurements, ratios, and the use of more complex formulas. Complete coverage of fundamentals, as well as more advanced computations make this book suitable for both beginning and advanced technicians. With a special section on graphs, scales, test meters, estimation, and invoices used in the workplace, this book is tailor-made for any automotive course of study!

About this title

About the Author

Larry Sformo is a retired teacher and principal who has taught mathematics and science from K-12 for over thirty years. He earned his B.A and M.A degrees and Certificate for Advanced Study from the State University of New York at Brockport. He is an adjunct instructor in education at Medaille College in Buffalo, New York.

Todd Sformo is currently a PhD student at the University if Alaska Fairbanks. He earned his B.A from John Carroll University, an M.A from the State University of New York at Buffalo, an M.F.A and an M.S from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

George Moore is an experienced automotive technician and taught in all areas of automotive technology at Aims Community College in Greeley, Colorado, for twenty years. An expert in the field, Mr. Moore has earned the titles of Certified Master Automotive Technician from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Now retired, he devotes his time to automotive consultant service, writing and teaching emissions classes for the Colorado Department of Health.

Review

Whole Numbers. Common Fractions. Decimal Fractions. Percent and Percentage. Measurement. Ratio and Proportion. Powers and Roots. Formulas. Graphs. Invoices.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1401839991
• ISBN 13: 9781401839994
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 240