Finite Mathematics For the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences

Name: Finite Mathematics For the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences
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ISBN: 9780534492144

ISBN-10: 0534492142

ISBN-13: 9780534492144

Edition: 8th 2006

Authors: Soo T. Tan

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In the market-leading FINITE MATHEMATICS FOR THE MANAGERIAL, LIFE, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, Soo T. Tan provides an accurate, accessible presentation of mathematics combined with just the right balance of applications, pedagogy, and technology to help students succeed in the course. The new Seventh Edition includes highly interesting current applications and Microsoft Excel exercises to help stimulate student motivation. An exciting new array of supplements provides students with extensive learning support so instructors will have more time to focus on teaching the core concepts.

Book details

List price: $327.95
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Brooks/Cole
Publication date: 2/17/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 688
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.014
Language: English

Soo T. Tan has published numerous papers in Optimal Control Theory and Numerical Analysis. He received his S.B. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, his M.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his Ph.D. from the University of California at Los Angeles. "One of the most important lessons I learned from my early experience teaching these courses is that many of the students come into these courses with some degree of apprehension. This awareness led to the intuitive approach I have adopted in all of my texts."




Straight Lines and Linear Functions


The Cartesian Coordinate System


Straight Lines


Using Technology: Graphing a Straight Line


Linear Functions and Mathematical Models


Portfolio


Using Technology: Evaluating a Function


Intersection of Straight Lines


Using Technology: Finding the Points of Intersection of Two Graphs


The Method of Least Squares (Optional)


Using Technology: Finding an Equation of a Least-Squares Line


Summary of Principal Formulas and Terms


Review Exercises



Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices


Systems of Linear Equations: An Introduction


Systems of Linear Equations: Unique Solutions


Using Technology: Solving Systems of Linear Equations I


Systems of Linear Equations: Underdetermined and Overdetermined Systems


Using Technology: Solving Systems of Linear Equations II


Matrices


Using Technology: Matrix Operations


Multiplication of Matrices


Using Technology: Matrix Multiplication


The Inverse of a Square Matrix


Using Technology: Finding the Inverse of a Square Matrix


Leontief Input-Output Model (Optional)


Using Technology: The Leontief Input-Output Model


Summary of Principal Formulas and Terms


Review Exercises



Linear Programming: A Geometric Approach


Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables


Linear Programming Problems


Portfolio


Graphical Solution of Linear Programming Problems


Sensitivity Analysis (Optional)


Summary of Principal Terms


Review Exercises



Linear Programming: An Algebraic Approach


The Simplex Method: Standard Maximization Problems


Portfolio


Using Technology: The Simplex Method: Solving Maximization Problems


The Simplex Method: Standard Minimization Problems


Using Technology: The Simplex Method: Solving


Minimization Problems


The Simplex Method: Nonstandard Problems (Optional)


Summary of Principal Terms


Review Exercises



Mathematics of Finance


Compound Interest


Using Technology: Finding the Accumulated Amount of an Investment, the Effective Rate of Return, and the Present Value of an Investment


Annuities


Using Technology: Finding the Amount of an Annuity


Amortization and Sinking Funds


Portfolio


Using Technology: Amortizing a Loan


Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions (Optional)


Summary of Principal Formulas and Terms


Review Exercises



Sets and Counting


Sets and Set Operations


The Number of Elements in a Finite Set


The Multiplication Principle


Portfolio


Permutations and Combinations


Using Technology: Evaluating n!, P(n, r), and C(n, r)


Summary of Principal Formulas and Terms


Review Exercises



Probability


Experiments, Sample Spaces, and Events


Definition of Probability


Rules of Probability


Use of Counting Techniques in Probability


Conditional Probability and Independent Events


Bayes' Theorem


Summary of Principal Formulas and Terms


Review Exercises



Probability Distributions and Statistics


Distributions of Random Variables


Using Technology: Graphing a Histogram


Expected Value


Portfolio


Variance and Standard Deviation


Using Technology: Finding the Mean and Standard Deviation


The Binomial Distribution


The Normal Distribution


Applications of the Normal Distribution


Summary of Principal Formulas and Terms


Review Exercises



Markov Chains And The Theory Of Games


Markov Chains


Using Technology: Finding Distribution Vectors


Regular Markov Chains


Using Technology: Finding the Long-Term Distribution Vector


Absorbing Markov Chains


Game Theory and Strictly Determined Games


Games with Mixed Strategies


Summary of Principal Formulas and Terms


Review Exercises



Introduction to Logic


Propositions and Connectives


Truth Tables


The Conditional and Biconditional Connectives


Laws of Logic


Arguments


Applications of Logic to Switching Networks



The System of Real Numbers



Tables


Binomial Probabilities


The Standard Normal Distribution


Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises


Index