Business Mathematics Worktext / Edition 2

by Esther Highland, Charles Peselnick

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780130401038
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	11/22/1999
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	736
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.40(d)

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.