Synopses & Reviews
This established workbook remains the most current, well-organized, and well-written business math book available. Incorporating computer spreadsheet exercises throughout, it emphasizes a logical and careful approach to solving the types of problems encountered in today's business world. Enables readers to write answers directly in the book with a convenient paperback format. Changes all spreadsheet exercises from Lotus 1-2-3 to Microsoft Excel. Updates information on laws, tax rates, and more. Provides 20 percent new and 80 percent revised problems. Provides a section on reading stock and bond tables, integrating real-world applications of published financial information. Includes Calculator Hints and BASIC computer programs throughout. Ideal for anyone looking to refresh their business math skills.
Synopsis
For algebra-based courses in Business Math at the technical school, community college, or college level.
This established worktext remains the most current, well-organized, and well-written business math book available. Incorporating computer spreadsheet exercises throughout, it emphasizes a logical and careful approach to solving the types of problems encountered in today's business world. Its paperback format enables students to write answers directly in the text, tear out pages, and hand in assignments as needed. It is based on Highland's popular Business Math text.
Table of Contents
1. Essential Mathematics.
2. Percents and Their Applications.
3. Pricing a Product.
4. Commercial Discounts.
5. Accounting Topics: Depreciation and Valuation of Inventory.
6. Accounting Topics: Partnership Profits and Payroll.
7. Borrowing Money: Interest.
8. Borrowing Money: Bank Discounts.
9. Consumer Credit.
10. Compound Interest.
11. Annuities.
12. Understanding Statistics.
13. Investing.
Appendix A: Review of Arithmetic.
Appendix B: The Metric System.
Appendix C: Tables.
Answers and Solutions to Try These Problems and Test Yourself Problems.
Answers to Odd-Numbered End-of-Chapter Problems.
Glossary.
Index.