Description
Book SynopsisYou can get there
Where do you want to go? You might already be working in a business setting. You may be looking to expand your skills. Or, you might be setting out on a new career path.
Wherever you want to go, Business Math will help you get there. Easy-to-read, practical, and up-to-date, this text not only helps you learn fundamental mathematical concepts needed for business, it also helps you master the core competencies and skills you need to succeed in the classroom and beyond. The book''s brief, modular format and variety of built-in learning resources enable you to learn at your own pace and focus your studies.
With this book, you will be able to:
* Understand the business uses of percent calculations.
* Solve business problems using algebraic equations.
* Learn why stores markup and markdown their inventory.
* Calculate different types of discounts.
* Examine different banking options.
* Compare person
Trade Review"...the book is particularly effective at showing that several basic aspects of business can be well understood...by using elementary mathematics." (
Journal of the Operational Research Society, 58/2007)
Table of ContentsPart I: Math Principles
1 Whole Numbers, Decimals, and Negative Numbers 1
2 Fractions 15
3 Calculating Percents 30
4 Using Algebraic Equations to Solve Business Problems 47
Part II: Retailing Applications
5 Markup, Markdown, and Inventory Management 66
6 Discounts 85
Part III: General Business Applications
7 Banking and Insurance 101
8 Taxes 131
9 Calculating Interest 149
10 Loans and Consumer Credit 177
11 Depreciation 193
12 Financial Statements 209
13 Business Statistics 244
Glossary 263
Index 275
