Contemporary Business Mathematics for Colleges

by Deitz,James E.

• ISBN13: 9780324071726
• ISBN10: 0324071728
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-06
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This briefer version of the best-selling Contemporary Business Math for Colleges, 12E, presents an arithmetic-based, basic approach to business math. It emphasizes practical, skill-building 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.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Fundamental Review
Fundamental Processes	2	(30)
Word Problems and Equations	32	(20)
Weights and Measures	52	(18)
Part 2: Decimals, Fractions, and Percentages
Decimals	70	(26)
Fractions	96	(20)
Percents in Business	116	(24)
Part 3: Accounting Applications
Banking	140	(20)
Payroll Records	160	(26)
Federal Income Taxes	186	(20)
Sales and Property Taxes	206	(18)
Part 4: Percentage Applications
Commissions	224	(18)
Discounts	242	(20)
Markup	262	(18)
Part 5: Interest Applications
Simple Interest	280	(18)
Notes and Interest Variables	298	(20)
Borrowing By Business	318	(22)
Charges for Credit	340	(26)
Part 6: Basic Business Applications
Business and Personal Insurance	366	(24)
Business Inventory and Turnover	390	(24)
Business Depreciation	414	(22)
Business Financial Statements	436	(24)
Math in Employment Tests	460	(27)
Appendix A Assignment Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems	487	(8)
Appendix B Solutions to Self-Check Review Problems	495	(4)
Appendix C Solutions to Cyber-Connections	499	(2)
Glossary	501	(6)
Index	507	(4)
Progress Report	511