Finite Mathematics: An Applied Approach, 8th Edition [Hardcover]

Abe Mizrahi (Author), Michael Sullivan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 26, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0471322024 | ISBN-13: 978-0471322023 | Edition: 8

Making math relevant to the real world The eighth edition lives up to its reputation as a clearly written, comprehensive finite mathematics text. Students will find a greater emphasis on real-world applications from the fields of business and social sciences, making the material relevant to their studies. From the increased use of boxed formulas to informative explanations of examples, Mizrahi and Sullivan make this edition even more accessible to students. Hallmark features
* The comprehensive and readable coverage has received praise through seven editions.
* The text is flexibly organized. A flowchart in the preface shows instructors how to sequence chapters to meet specific needs.
* Well-graded exercise sets at the end of each section help students gain a better understanding of the material.
* End-of-chapter study questions for review include true/false and fill-in-the-blank questions with answers.
* An abundance of realistic examples are provided that gradually increase in difficulty to develop conceptual understanding.
* Mathematical questions from CPA, CMA, and actuary exams show students the relevance of the material.
Also available by Mizrahi and Sullivan: Mathematics: an Applied Approach,7/E (0-471-32203-2)

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Student Solutions Manual and Graphing Calculator Laboratory Manual available. -- The publisher, John Wiley & Sons --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This solid introduction to finite mathematics is known for clarity and completeness. The text includes a thorough discussion of matrices, linear programming, probability and statistics and is filled with applied examples and exercises. Many exercises are taken directly from CPA, CMA and actuary exams. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 728 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 8 edition (July 26, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471322024
• ISBN-13: 978-0471322023
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #730,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At this time, it tops my list of best textbooks for finite mathematics, August 27, 2008

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This review is from: Finite Mathematics: An Applied Approach (Hardcover)

As a long-time teacher of mathematics and computer science at a small college, I have been called upon to teach nearly every class in the math and computer science programs. Finite mathematics is one of those classes and since I am always trolling for the best textbook; that is the context within which I examined this book.
The coverage is certainly what I consider the material of a course in finite mathematics. The general subjects are, in order of their coverage:

*) Linear equations, linear systems and linear programming
*) The basic mathematics of finance
*) Set theory and basic combinatorics
*) Probability and statistics
*) Markov chains
*) Logic

The exposition is smooth, readable and there are a large number of worked examples, which is the only way my students learn. Technology is included but it is very unobtrusive, a sidelight rather than a focus. A large number of exercises are included at the ends of the chapters and solutions to the odd-numbered problems are included in an appendix.
I do not know when I will teach finite mathematics again, but at this time, this book tops my list of possible textbooks.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very useful book, September 25, 2009

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This review is from: Finite Mathematics: An Applied Approach (Hardcover)

Because I have choose this math class in the university, I need to buy this book. And I find it very useful,the process is very clear and particular.All in all,it's a good book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, February 17, 2011

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I got this book for my finite class, and was happy to find it at such a cheap price. The seller said it would be in excellent condition, as I received the book it was brand new, and the book came way earlier than I expected.