Finite Mathematics: An Applied Approach [Hardcover]

Michael Sullivan (Author), Abe Mizrahi (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471328995 | ISBN-13: 978-0471328995 | Publication Date: October 24, 2003 | Edition: 9

Sullivan/Mizrahi?s Finite Mathematics: An Applied Approach 9/e continues its rich tradition of engaging students and demonstrating how mathematics applies to various fields of study. The text is packed with real data and real-life applications to business, economics, social and life sciences. The new Ninth Edition also features a new full color design and improved goal-oriented pedagogy to further help student understanding. New Features: * NEW! Full-color design improves clarity and assists student understanding with consistant pedagogical use of color. * More applications using real data enhances student motivation. Many of these applications include source lines, to show how mathematics is used in the real world. * NEW! Conceptual problems ask students to put the concepts and results into their own words. These problems are marked with an icon to make them easier to assign.

Editorial Reviews

Review

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.

From the Publisher

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.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Hardcover: 760 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 9 edition (October 24, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471328995
• ISBN-13: 978-0471328995
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #637,823 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

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

By 

Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)    (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)   

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

By 

C. Zhao (IN USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

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

By 

squad574 - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

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

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.