Business Mathematics

Name: Business Mathematics
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ISBN: 9780131140141

ISBN-10: 0131140140

ISBN-13: 9780131140141

Edition: 9th 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Nelda Roueche, Virginia Graves, Michael Tuttle

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Description:

This algebra-based introduction to business math book takes care to present each topic in a clear and logical manner—with detailed explanations of all steps and concise discussions describing the business applications of each topic. This dual approach sharpens the mathematical skills of learners preparing to enter business employment while also providing an introduction to accounting, finance, insurance, statistics, taxation, and other math-related subjects.Consumer math applications, such as bank reconciliation, discounting, markups and markdowns, installment purchases, and simple and compound interest are also covered in depth.For individuals preparing for a career in business.

Book details

List price: $286.65
Edition: 9th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication date: 7/28/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 752
Size: 8.00" wide x 9.90" long x 1.90" tall
Weight: 3.498
Language: English




Basics



Review of Operations


Arithmetic Techniques


Using a Calculator



Using Equations


Basic Equations


Written Problems


Ratio and Proportion



Review of Percent


Basic Percent


Percent Equation Forms


Word Problems Using Percents



Accounting Mathematics



Basic Statistics and Graphs


Averages


Averages (Grouped Data)


Standard Deviation


Index Numbers


Graphs



Taxes


Sales Tax


Property Tax



Insurance


Business Insurance


Motor Vehicle Insurance


Life Insurance



Checkbook and Cash Records


Checkbook Records


Cash Records



Wages and Payrolls


Computing Wages-Salary


Computing Wages-Commission


Computing Wages-Hourly Rate Basis


Computing Wages-Production Basis


Net Weekly Payrolls


Quarterly Earnings Report and Returns



Depreciation and Overhead


Depreciation


Partial-Year Depreciation


Overhead



Financial Statements and Ratios


Income Statement


Balance Sheet


Inventory Turnover


Inventory Valuation



Distribution of Profit and Loss


Distribution of Profits in a Corporation


Distribution of Profits in a Partnership



Retail Mathematics


Commercial Discounts


Trade Discounts


Cash Discounts



Markup


Markup Based on Cost


Markup Based on Selling Price


Marking Perishables



Markdown


Actual Selling Price


Markdown versus Loss



Mathematics of Finance



Simple Interest


Basic Simple Interest


Ordinary Time and Exact Time


Ordinary Interest and Exact Interest


Simple Interest Notes


Present Value



Bank Discount


Simple Discount Notes


Maturity Values (and Rediscounting Notes)


Discounting Notes to Take Advantage of Cash Discount


Summary of Simple Interest and Simple Discount



Multiple Payment Plans


United States Rule


Installment Plans: Open End


Installment Plans: Set Payments


Installment Plan Prepayments



Compound Interest


Compound Interest (by Computation)


Compound Amount (Using Tables)


Interest Compounded Daily


Present Value (at Compound Interest)



Annuities, Sinking Funds and Amoritization


Amount of an Annuity


Present Value of an Annuity


Sinking Funds and Bonds


Amortization


Review


Appendices



Arithmetic


Reading Numbers


Whole Numbers


Common Fractions


Decimal Fractions



Metric and Currency Conversions


Metric Conversion


Foreign Currency Conversion


Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems


Index