Description
Book Synopsis"Business Math" is a catch-all title for a collection of topics that are anything but calculus. Business Math For Dummies takes complex mathematical theories and formulas and applies them to practical business situations. It also includes practical practice problems to help readers hone their skills.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Reviewing Basic Math for Business and Real Estate Transactions 7
Chapter 1: Starting from the Beginning 9
Chapter 2: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents 15
Chapter 3: Determining Percent Increase and Decrease 31
Chapter 4: Dealing with Proportions and Basic Algebra 37
Part II: Taking Intriguing Math to Work 47
Chapter 5: Working with Formulas 49
Chapter 6: Reading Graphs and Charts 67
Chapter 7: Measuring the World around You 79
Chapter 8: Analyzing Data and Statistics 97
Part III: Discovering the Math of Finance and Investments 109
Chapter 9: Computing Simple and Compound Interest 111
Chapter 10: Investing in the Future 131
Chapter 11: Understanding and Managing Investments 149
Chapter 12: Using Loans and Credit to Make Purchases 165
Part IV: Putting Math to Use in Banking and Payroll 177
Chapter 13: Managing Simple Bank Accounts 179
Chapter 14: Protecting Against Risk with Insurance 193
Chapter 15: Planning for Success with Budgets 207
Chapter 16: Dealing with Payroll 223
Part V: Successfully Handling the Math Used in the World of Goods and Services 235
Chapter 17: Pricing with Markups and Discounts 237
Chapter 18: Calculating Profit, Revenue, and Cost 251
Chapter 19: Accounting for Overhead and Depreciation 273
Chapter 20: Keeping Track of Inventory 291
Part VI: Surviving the Math for Business Facilities and Operations 305
Chapter 21: Measuring Properties 307
Chapter 22: Taking Out Mortgages and Property-Related Loans 335
Part VII: The Part of Tens 359
Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Leasing and Managing Rental Property 361
Chapter 24: Ten Things to Watch Out for When Reading Financial Reports 369
Index 373
