FINITE MATHEMATICS AND APPLIED CALCULUS

The Second Edition of this engaging text for the two-semester applied calculus and finite mathematics course uses intriguing, real-world applications to capture the interest of business, economics, life, and social science majors. This practical approach to mathematics, along with the integration of...

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Main Authors: Berresford, Geoffrey C. 1944- (Author), Rockett, Andrew M. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston Houghton Mifflin Company 2005
Edition:SECOND EDITION
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Summary:The Second Edition of this engaging text for the two-semester applied calculus and finite mathematics course uses intriguing, real-world applications to capture the interest of business, economics, life, and social science majors. This practical approach to mathematics, along with the integration of graphing calculators and Excel spreadsheet explorations, exposes students to the tools they will encounter in future careers.A wealth of pedagogy includes the following distinctive features: detailed Worked-out Examples with Annotations help students through more challenging concepts; Practice Problems are offered to help students check their understanding of concepts presented in the examples; Section Summaries briefly restate essential formulas and key concepts; Chapter Summary with Hints and Suggestions unify chapter themes, give specific reminders, and reference problems in the review exercises suitable for a practice test; and Cumulative Review Exercises appear at the end of groups of chapters to reinforce previously learned concepts and skills.
Item Description:Includes indexes
Physical Description:xxiii, 1060, 98 pages some colour illustrations 27 cm
ISBN:061837213X
9780618372133