Synopses & Reviews
This proven 12th Edition text, presents an arithmetic-based, basic approach to business math. It emphasizes a practical, skill-building approach to prepare students for future careers in business through step-by-step development of concepts, numerous practice exercises throughout, and a focus on real-world application of techniques. The text advances from most basic to more complex business math topics. A brief version is also available.
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"I found Deitz/Southam style to be more direct, rather than wordy and confusing....[T]his text is clear cut and understandable....I would strongly consider adopting this text...."
Cheryl Macon, Butler County Community College
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Deitz/Southam is very easy to read and understand....I like the objective approach, the color, end-of-chapter assignments, and the overall chapter content. Again, a text is a tool, and Deitz/ Southam does a good job.
Steven P. Teeter, Utah Valley State College
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"...[E]ach chapter stands on its own merits and covers a single topic. This allows me to jump around in the book, sequencing material the way I want to present it. Organization is one area where I think the Deitz/Southam book excels.
Steven P. Teter, Utah Valley State College
Table of Contents
PART I: FUNDAMENTAL REVIEW. 1. Fundamental Processes. 2. Word Problems and Equations. 3. Weights and Measurements. PART II: DECIMALS AND FRACTIONS. 4. Decimals: Addition and Subtraction. 5. Decimals: Multiplication and Division. 6. Fractions: Addition and Subtraction. 7. Fractions: Multiplication and Division. PART III: ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS. 8. Banking. 9. Payroll Records. 10. Federal Income Taxes. 11. Sales and Property Taxes. PART IV: PERCENTAGE. 12. Percents in Business. 13. Commissions. 14. Discounts. 15. Markup. PART V: CREDIT AND INTEREST. 16. Simple Interest. 17. Notes and Interest Variables. 18. Borrowing by Business 19. Charges for Credit. PART VI: BASIC BUSINESS APPLICATIONS. 20. Business and Personal Insurance. 21. Business Inventory and Turnover. 22. Business Depreciation. 23. Business Financial Statements. PART VII: CORPORATE FINANCE. 24. Corporate Stocks. 25. Corporate and Government Bonds. 26. International Business. PART VIII: ADVANCED APPLICATIONS. 27. Compound Interest and Present Value. 28. Annuities. 29. Business Statistics. 30. Business Applications of Equations. 31. Business Math in Computer Operations. 32. Math in Employment Tests.