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Contemporary mathematics for business and consumers / created by Robert A. Brechner.

By: Material type: TextTextSouth-Western Cengage Learning, 2009Edition: Sixth editionDescription: xiv, 766 pages illustrations 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.) 30 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781111826758
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HF5694  BRE
Contents:
1. Whole numbers -- 2. Fractions -- 3. Decimals -- 4. Checking accounts -- 5. Using equations to solve business problems -- 6. Percents and their applications in business -- 7. Invoices, trade discounts, and cash discounts -- 8. Markup and markdown -- 9. Payroll -- 10. Simple interest and promissory notes -- 11. Compound interest and present value -- 12. Annuities -- 13. Consumer and business credit -- 14. Mortgages -- 15. Financial statements and ratios -- 16. Inventory -- 17. Depreciation -- 18. Taxes -- 19. Insurance -- 20. Investments -- 21. Business statistics and data presentation.
Summary: CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS AND CONSUMERS, BRIEF is a 14-chapter educational adventure into today's business world and its associated mathematical procedures. The book is designed to provide solid mathematical preparation and foundation for students going on to business courses and careers. It begins with a business-oriented review of the basic operations, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Once students have mastered these operations, they are introduced to the concept of basic equations and how they are used to solve business problems. From that point, each chapter presents a business math topic that utilizes the student's knowledge of these basic operations and equations. In keeping with the philosophy of “practice makes perfect,” the text contains over 2,000 realistic business math exercises--many with multiple steps and answers designed to prepare students to use math to make business decisions and develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Many of the exercises in each chapter are written in a “you are the manager” format, to enhance student involvement. The exercises cover a full range of difficulty levels, from those designed for beginners to those requiring moderate to challenge-level skills.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book Harare Campus Library Open Shelf HF5694 BRE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 154288 Available BK141623

Includes index.

1. Whole numbers --
2. Fractions --
3. Decimals --
4. Checking accounts --
5. Using equations to solve business problems --
6. Percents and their applications in business --
7. Invoices, trade discounts, and cash discounts --
8. Markup and markdown --
9. Payroll --
10. Simple interest and promissory notes --
11. Compound interest and present value --
12. Annuities --
13. Consumer and business credit --
14. Mortgages --
15. Financial statements and ratios --
16. Inventory --
17. Depreciation --
18. Taxes --
19. Insurance --
20. Investments --
21. Business statistics and data presentation.

CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS AND CONSUMERS, BRIEF is a 14-chapter educational adventure into today's business world and its associated mathematical procedures. The book is designed to provide solid mathematical preparation and foundation for students going on to business courses and careers. It begins with a business-oriented review of the basic operations, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Once students have mastered these operations, they are introduced to the concept of basic equations and how they are used to solve business problems. From that point, each chapter presents a business math topic that utilizes the student's knowledge of these basic operations and equations. In keeping with the philosophy of “practice makes perfect,” the text contains over 2,000 realistic business math exercises--many with multiple steps and answers designed to prepare students to use math to make business decisions and develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Many of the exercises in each chapter are written in a “you are the manager” format, to enhance student involvement. The exercises cover a full range of difficulty levels, from those designed for beginners to those requiring moderate to challenge-level skills.

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