Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers (with CD-ROM) [Paperback]

Robert Brechner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 13, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0324224222 | ISBN-13: 978-0324224221 | Edition: 4

Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers is a 21-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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 840 pages
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub; 4 edition (January 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0324224222
• ISBN-13: 978-0324224221
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #804,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent textbook!, April 27, 2000

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Shari Van Ness - See all my reviews

This review is from: Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers (Paperback)

This book was incredibly helpful for a college class in Business Math. Many of the adults in my class had not studied any sort of math in years. This book made the subject easy with great examples succinct and thorough summaries. Recommend it for other teachers in the same area.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good review of basic business math!, April 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers (The Dryden Press Series in Management) (Paperback)

There are several typos in this book, but don't let that get you down. This is an excellant review of business math. It begins with the basics of operations, and then progresses to more complex formulas. It will help everyone from business majors to consumers to better manage their money.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT BOOK EASY TO UNDERSTAND, January 12, 2007

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Cheryl "BrnSurgaDiva" (The big apple) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers (with CD-ROM) (Paperback)

Im a college student and when I first started using this book I said to myself this is like H.S math. Little did I know it does get more complicated but its on a college level as you go on. It takes you back to the basic mathematics and then to a college level mathematics. I liked the book very much so. There is also a answer key in the book (but only for the the odd #'s)which is very useful as well.