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Contemporary Business Mathematics

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ISBN-10: 032404299X

ISBN-13: 9780324042993

Edition: 13th 2003

Authors: Southam Dietz, James E. Deitz, James L. Southam

List price: $249.95
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This proven 13th edition text 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. A brief version is also available.
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Book details

List price: $249.95
Edition: 13th
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Cengage South-Western
Publication date: 3/8/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 720
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.190
Language: English

Fundamental Review
Fundamental Processes
Addition
Number Combinations
Repeated Digits
Adding from Left to Right (Columns of Two-Digit Numbers)
Checking Addition
Horizontal Addition
Subtraction
Checking Subtraction
Horizontal Subtraction
Subtraction by Changing Numbers
Multiplication
Checking Multiplication
Multiplying Numbers Ending in Zero
Multiplying When the Multiplier Contains Zero Not on the End
Multiplying the Product of Two Factors
Multiplying by 25
Multiplying by 50
Division
Checking Division
Dividing by 10
Dividing by 100
Dividing When the Divisor and Dividend End with Zeros
Estimating
Estimating When Multiplying
Estimating When Dividing
Word Problems and Equations
Mental Computations
Solving Word Problems
Solving Rate, Time, and Distance Problems
Solving Simple Numeric Equations
Numerical Relationships in a Series
Making Quick Calculations by Rounding Numbers
Weights and Measures
Converting Weights and Measures
Performing Math Operations with U.S. Customary Units of Weight and Measure
Adding Weights and Measures
Subtracting Weights and Measures
Multiplying Weights and Measures
Dividing Weights and Measures
Business Applications
Decimals, Fractions, and Percentages
Decimals
Fractions Versus Decimal Numbers
Decimal Numbers and Electronic Displays
Reading Decimal Numbers
Reading Long Decimal Numbers
Rounding Decimal Numbers
Rounding Up
Whole Numbers, Decimal Numbers, and Arithmetic
Adding Decimal Numbers
Subtracting Decimal Numbers
Multiplying Decimal Numbers
Dividing Decimal Numbers
Using Multipliers and Divisors That End with Zeros
Approximating Products and Quotients
Fractions
Vocabulary of Fractions
Changing Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Changing Fractions to Lower and Higher Terms
Adding Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Borrowing 1
Mutiplying Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Whole Numbers
Canceling Common Factors in Numerators and Denominators
Dividing Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Whole Numbers
Decimal Equivalents of Fractions
Percents in Business
Changing Fractions and Decimals to Percents
Changing Percents to Decimals
Finding Base, Rate, and Percentage
Using Percents in Business
Using Percents to Measure Increase and Decrease
Using Percents to Allocate Overhead Expenses
Accounting Applications
Banking
Using Deposit Slips and Bank Checks
Maintaining Checkbooks and Check Registers
Reconciling Bank Statements
Payroll Records
Preparing a Payroll Register
Computing Federal Income Tax Withholding Amounts
Computing Social Security, Medicare, and Other Withholdings
Completing an Employee's Earnings Record
Computing an Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return
Computing an Employer's Federal and State Unemployment Tax Liability
Federal Income Taxes
Determining Taxable Income, Using Standard Form 1040
Computing Taxable Income
Determining Taxes Due, Using Standard Form 1040
Tax Credits and Net Tax
Determining Taxes for Businesses
Sales and Property Taxes
Computing Sales Taxes
Sales Tax as a Percent of Price
Sales Tax as an Amount per Unit
Excise Tax as an Amount per Unit
Computing Assessed Valuations and Property Taxes
Computing Tax Rates in Percents and Mills
Percents
Mills
Computing Special Assessments, Prorations, and Exemptions
Percentage Applications
Commissions
Calculating Sales Commissions and Gross Pay
Calculating Graduated Sales Commissions
Calculating Sales and Purchases for Principals
Discounts
Calculating Single Trade Discounts
Calculating a Series of Trade Discounts
Complement Method Shortcut
Calculating the Equivalent Single Discount Rate
Calculating Cash Discounts for Fully Paid Invoices
Returned Merchandise and Freight Charges
Calculating Cash Discounts for Partially Paid Invoices
Markup
Computing Markup Variables
Computing Markup Based on Cost
Computing Selling Price Directly from Cost
Computing Cost from Selling Price
Computing Markup Percent Based on Cost
Computing Markup Based on Selling Price
Computing Cost Directly
Computing Selling Price from Cost
Computing Markup Percent Based on Selling Price
Interest Applications
Simple Interest
Computing Simple Interest
Computing Ordinary Interest
Computing Exact Interest
Comparing Ordinary Interest and Exact Interest
Use of Calculators
Estimating Simple Interest
Combinations of Time and Interest That Yield 1%
Other Rates and Times
Estimation of Exact Interest
Notes and Interest Variables
Computing the Number of Interest Days of a Note
Determining the Due Date of a Note
Computing the Maturity Value of a Note
Computing the Interest Variables
Finding the Interest Amount, Principal, Rate, or Time
Borrowing By Business
Borrowing Money to Take a Cash Discount
Computing Interest with the Unpaid-Balance Method
Analyzing Bank Discounts
Discount Rate Versus Interest Rate
Discounting Non-Interest-Bearing Notes
Discounting Interest-Bearing Notes
Charges for Credit
Converting Interest Rates
Computing Simple Interest on a Monthly Basis
Computing Finance Charges
Computing Costs of Installment Purchases
Computing Effective Rates
Increasing the Effective Rate
An Alternative Formula for Estimating the Effective Rate
Amortizing a Loan
Computing the Monthly Payment
Loan Payment Schedule
Basic Business Applications
Business and Personal Insurance
Computing Auto Insurance Costs
Computing Low-Risk and High-Risk Rates
Computing Short Rates
Computing Coinsurance on Property Losses
Computing Life Insurance Premiums
Computing Cash Surrender and Loan Values
Computing Medical Insurance Contributions and Reimbursements
Business Inventory and Turnover
Accounting for Inventory
Inventory Sheets
Perpetual Inventory Systems
Computing Inventory, Using the Average Cost, FIFO, and LIFO Methods
The Average Cost Method
The FIFO Method
The LIFO Method
Computing Inventory at the Lower of Cost or Market Value
Estimating Inventory Value
Computing Inventory Turnover
Business Depreciation
Computing Depreciation with the Straight-Line Method
Book Value
Computing Depreciation with the Declining-Balance Method
Computing Depreciation with the Sum-of-the-Years-Digits Method
Computing Depreciation with the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System
Computing Partial-Year Depreciation
Business Financial Statements
Analyzing Balance Sheets
Analyzing Income Statements
Computing Business Operating Ratios
Working Capital Ratio
Acid Test Ratio
Ratio of Accounts Receivable to Net Sales
Inventory Turnover
Relationship of Net Income to Net Sales
Rate of Return on Investment
Corporate Applications
Corporate Stocks
Computing the Costs and Proceeds of Stock Transactions
Computing the Costs and Proceeds of Round and Odd Lots
Computing the Rate of Yield and Gains or Losses
The Rate of Yield
Gain or Loss on Sale of Stock
Computing Comparative Earning Potential
Corporate and Government Bonds
Computing Gains and Losses on Corporate Bonds
Computing Annual Interest on Corporate and Government Bonds
Newspaper Information on Bonds
Commissions for Buying and Selling Bonds
Computing Accrued Interest on Bond Transactions
Computing the Rate of Yield for Bonds
Computing the Rate of Yield to Maturity
International Business
Computing Currency Exchange Rates
Computing the Effects of Exchange Rate Changes
Computing Duties on Imports
Converting Between U.S. Weights and Measures and Metric Weights and Measures
Advanced Applications
Compound Interest and Present Value
Computing Future Values and Compound Interest
Future Value Formula
Various Compounding Periods
Computing Present Values from Future Value Tables
Computing Present Values and Compound Interest from Present Value Tables
Present Value Formula
Notes About the Future Value and Present Value Tables
Annuities
Computing the Future Value of an Annuity
Annuity Tables
Finding Annuity Amount for Periods Other Than 1 Year
Computing Regular Payments of an Annuity from the Future Value
Sinking Funds
Computing the Present Value of an Annuity
Computing Regular Payments of an Annuity from the Present Value
Computing the Payment to Amortize a Loan
Creating a Loan Amortization Schedule
Business Statistics
Statistical Averages: Computing the Mean
Determining the Median
Determining the Mode
Constructing Frequency Tables
Computing the Mean of Large Data Sets
Charts and Graphs: Constructing Histograms
Constructing Bar Graphs
Comparative Bar Graph
Component Bar Graph
Constructing Line Graphs
Constructing Pie Charts
Business Applications of Equations
Solving Addition/Subtraction and Multiplication/Division Equations
Two Basic Principles of Algebra
Solving Complex Equations
Order of Operations
Solving Inventory Equations
Solving Simple Interest Equations
Solving Total Cost Equations
Business Math in Computer Operations
Solving Simple Problems Using the Binary Number System
Computing Computer Memory and Storage Capacity
Computing Computer Modem Communication Speeds
Math in Employment Tests
Solving Rate, Time, and Distance Problems
Solving Proportion Problems
Solving Time and Work Problems
Solving Weight and Measure Problems
Solving Percentage Problems
Solving Relationship Problems
Assignment Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems
Solutions to Self-Check Review Problems
Solutions to Cyber-Connections
Glossary
Index
Progress Report