Business Mathematics

Business Mathematics in Canadacovers the common core topics of the Mathematics of Finance course including: review of basic algebra, simple and compound interest, annuities, and retail math. It also covers the topics of bonds, linear systems, depreciation and investment decisions that are commonly treated in a two-semester business math course. The focus of the text is on unifying themes, clear exposition, strong pedagogical elements and relevant business applications which in combination, distinguish the book.In addition, this book is considered the most visual book in the market with extensive media resources, such as its robust Online Learning Centre (OLC), comprehensive student CD-ROM and the Lyryx assessment option.

Business Mathematics focuses on transforming learning and teaching math into its simplest form by adopting learning by application approach. The book is refreshingly different in its approach, and endeavors to motivate student to learn the concept and apply them in real-life situations. It is purposely designed for the undergraduate students of management and commerce and covers wide range of syllabuses of different universities offering this course.

"The fifteenth edition of Business Mathematics has been significantly revised to update the text, improve the discussions, and make the material more relevant to students. The focus on real-world applications has been sharpened. A different well-known company is highlighted at the beginning of each chapter and used throughout the chapter in examples, discussions, exercises, and a case at the end. Each chapter ends with two business application cases that will help students integrate concepts from the chapter. This edition is full of data, examples, graphs, photographs, and news clippings that will help students understand the relevance of the material as it teaches them to interpret data and information. A global perspective is emphasized through examples and exercises that highlight issues in other countries. This book shows students how to use math to solve a wide variety of problems in business and also within families. Primary goals are to develop students' understanding of business, increase their ability to figure out how to work many different kinds of business problems, and motivate them using many actual business applications to which they can relate"--

Covers such aspects of business mathematics as basic arithmetic, statistics, measurements, and personal finance.