This edition features the exact same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole- punched, loose-leaf version. Books � la Carte also offer a great value—this format costs significantly less than a new textbook.

Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, Fifth Edition increases readers’ mathematical literacy so that they better understand the mathematics used in their daily lives, and can use math effectively to make better decisions every day. Contents are organized with that in mind, with engaging coverage in sections like Taking Control of Your Finances, Dividing the Political Pie, and a full chapter about Mathematics and the Arts.

From the Back Cover:

>>>Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, Fifth Editionincreases readers' mathematical literacy so that they better understand the mathematics used in their daily lives, and can use math effectively to make better decisions every day. Contents are organized with that in mind, with engaging coverage in sections like Taking Control of Your Finances, Dividing the Political Pie, and a full chapter about Mathematics and the Arts.

Prologue: Literacy for the Modern World.Logic and Problem Solving:Thinking Critically; Approaches to Problem Solving.Quantitative Information in Everyday Life:Numbers in the Real World; Managing Money.Probability and Statistics:Statistical Reasoning; Putting Statistics to Work; Probability: Living with the Odds.Modeling:Exponential Astonishment; Modeling Our World; Modeling with Geometry.Further Applications:Mathematics and the Arts; Mathematics and Politics; Mathematics and Business.

For all readers interested in a quantitative reasoning approach to using and understanding mathematics.]]>

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

We love books and pride ourselves of giving the customer the best buying experience.

Visit Seller's Storefront