Mathematics for Agriculture

by Rogers, Betty C.

• ISBN13: 9780813431741
• ISBN10: 0813431743
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-09-15
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

PLEASE PROVIDE COURSE INFORMATION The primary intent of Mathematics for Agriculture is to provide a relevant review of basic arithmetic, statistical interpretation, and algebraic concepts to prepare students for mathematics involved in other agriculture and horticulture courses. However, the book would readily lend itself for use as a general math text in an agricultural curriculum. The application problems use current and realistic agricultural situations similar to those encountered by professionals engaged in agriculturally related occupations and industries. Because the math skills required in solving problems in the text range from the very simple to the more challenging, the book can be adapted to various grade levels. Math plays an important part in everyone's life, but the increasing complexity of agricultural technology makes it mandatory that workers in agricultural occupations have skills in the analysis and solution of mathematical problems. A prominent unit on using both the English and metric systems and making conversions from one system to the other is provided. A separate Answer Key is also available.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
About the Authors	vii
To the Student	ix
To the Instructor	xi
Whole Numbers	1	(22)
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division of Whole Numbers	7	(8)
Combined Operations with Whole Numbers	15	(6)
Application Extension	21	(2)
Common Fractions	23	(30)
Addition and Subtraction of Common Fractions	31	(8)
Multiplication and Division of Common Fractions	39	(8)
Combined Operations with Common Fractions	47	(6)
Decimals	53	(36)
Addition and Subtraction of Decimals	61	(10)
Multiplication and Division of Decimals	71	(10)
Combined Operations with Decimals	81	(6)
Application Extension	87	(2)
Percent and Percentages	89	(36)
Basic Percentage Problems: Relationship of Common Fractions, Decimals, and Percents	95	(10)
Merchandising and Retailing, Cash Discounts	105	(12)
Interest, Commission, Taxes	117	(6)
Application Extension	123	(2)
Interpretation and Analysis of Data	125	(36)
Averages	133	(8)
Tables	141	(14)
Interpretation of Graphed Data	155	(6)
Introduction to Algebra	161	(28)
Operations with Integers	165	(12)
Operations with Algebraic Expressions, Powers, Symbols of Grouping	177	(8)
Square Root, Scientific Notation, Evaluation of Algebraic Expressions	185	(4)
Linear Equations	189	(26)
Solving Equations	193	(8)
Solving Stated Problems	201	(10)
Systems of Equations	211	(4)
Ratios and Proportions	215	(30)
Ratios	219	(4)
Proportions	223	(4)
Partitive Proportions	227	(8)
Solving Stated Problems with Proportions	235	(8)
Application Extension	243	(2)
Special Formulas	245	(14)
Maturity Value	253	(1)
Horsepower	254	(1)
Board Feet	255	(1)
Cost of Electricity	256	(1)
Actual Rate of Interest	257	(1)
Compound Interest	258	(1)
Measurement	259	(46)
English and Metric Linear Measurements and Formulas	263	(10)
English and Metric Measurements and Formulas	273	(10)
English and Metric Volume Measurements and Formulas	283	(8)
English and Metric Weight Measurements	291	(6)
Time and Temperature	297	(4)
Angular Measurement	301	(4)
Appendix	305