Business Mathematics: A Collegiate Approach

For Business Math or Mathematics for Business (Algebra-based) courses

Widely hailed for its focus on students' needs, this classic algebra-based introduction to business math text takes care to present each topic in a clear and logical manner―with detailed explanations of all steps and concise discussions describing the business applications of each topic. This dual approach sharpens the mathematical skills of students preparing to enter business employment while also providing an introduction to accounting, finance, insurance, statistics, taxation, and other math-related subjects. Consumer math applications, such as bank reconciliation, discounting, markups and markdowns, installment purchases, and simple and compound interest are also covered in depth.

Widely hailed for its focus on students' needs, this classic, comprehensive introduction to business math takes extreme care to present each topic in a clear and logical manner -- with detailed explanations of all steps and concise discussions describing the business applications of each topic. Using this dual approach, it not only sharpens the mathematical skills of students preparing to enter business employment, but simultaneously provides an introduction to accounting, finance, insurance, statistics, taxation, and other math-related subjects, as well as consumer concerns, such as bank reconciliations, discounts, markups and markdowns, installment purchases, simple and compound interest.