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Practical Problems in Mathematics for the Emergency Services

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ISBN-10: 0766804208

ISBN-13: 9780766804203

Edition: 2000

Authors: Thomas B. Sturtevant

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Practical Problems in Math for Emergency Services is the only math related text specifically written for the emergency services field. Today, most certifications in the emergency services field require written exams which include related math problems. Designed for such exams, this textbook may be used as a preparation for entry level exams as well as promotional exams. It is written specifically to meet the standards of both the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Its step-by-step approach and use of industry specific examples will help instructors keep their students focused on the application of mathematical…    
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Book details

List price: $94.95
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 10/6/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 7.87" wide x 9.17" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English

Basic Concepts: Introduction to Numbesr
Addition of Positive Integers
Subtraction of Positive Integers
Multiplication of Positive Integers
Division of Positive Integers
Negative Integers
Combined Operations with Integers
Common Fractions: Introduction to Common Fractions
Addition to Common Fractions
Subtraction of Common Fractions
Multiplication of Common Fractions
Division of Common Fractions
Combined Operations with Common Fractions
Decimal Fractions: Introduction to Decimal Fractions
Addition of Decimal Fractions
Subtraction of Decimal Fractions
Multiplication of Decimal Fractions
Division of Decimal Fractions
Decimal and Common Operations with Decimal Fractions
Percent, Averages, and Estimating: Percent and Percentages
Interest and Discounts
Averages
Estimating
Combined Operations with Percent, Averages, and Estimating
Measurement: Linear Measure
Area Measure
Volume and Mass Measure
Flow and Pressure Measure
Heat Measure
Equivalent Measures Units and Conversions
Combined Measurement Operations
Ratio and Proportion: Ratio
Proportion
Combined Operations
with Ratios and Proportions
Charts and Graphs: Line Graphs
Pie Charts
Bar Graphs
Combined Operations with Charts and Graphs
Formulas and Equations: Solving Formulas and Equations
Common Fire Science Formulas
STATISTICS: Introduction to Statistics
Mean, Median, and Mode
Geometry and Trigonometry: Pythagorean Theorem
Trignonmetric Functions
Appendix
English-Metric Equivalent Table
Fraction-Decimal Tables
Glossary of Terms
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems