College Mathematics For Business Economics Life Sciences And Social Sciences

For one-semester courses in Finite Math & Applied Calculus or Mathematics for Business. Built-in guidance that helps students "get the idea." College Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences, 14th Edition offers more built-in guidance than any other text in its field -- with special emphasis on prerequisites skills -- and a host of student-friendly features to help students catch up or learn on their own. The text's emphasis on helping students "get the idea" is enhanced in the new edition by a design refresh, updated data and applications, and a robust MyLab(tm) Math course. Also available with MyLab Math By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab Math personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Math does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Math, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Math, search for: 0134862619 / 9780134862613 College Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences Plus MyLab Math with Pearson eText-- Title-Specific Access Card Package, 14/e Package consists of: 0134674146 / 9780134674148 College Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences 0134880463 / 9780134880464 MyLab Math with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card - for College Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences

Designed to be accessible, this book develops a thorough, functional understanding of mathematical concepts in preparation for its application in other areas. Concentrates on developing concepts and ideas followed immediately by developing computational skills and problem solving. Features a collection of important topics from mathematics of finance, algebra, linear programming, probability, and descriptive statistics, with an emphasis on cross-discipline principles and practices. For the professional who wants to acquire essential mathematical tools for application in business, economics, and the life and social sciences.

A large variety and quantity of up-to-date applications from business economics, life sciences, and social sciences to convince the most sceptical students of the relevance and value of mathematics in the real world.

This book offers an outstanding algebra review, detailed coverage of finite mathematics — and sound treatment of both differential and integral calculus. This edition offers thorough coverage of the graphing calculator and computer through optional exercises and supplements. The largest, most varied selection of applications available will convince even the most skeptical reader that mathematics is useful. There are over 300 worked examples included, presented in example-solution-matched problem format to encourage active learning. The book includes over 3,800 carefully selected and accurate problems divided into A, B, and C level of difficulty. Carefully selected and organized topics are structured to provide maximum flexibility in selection of material, with a Chapter Dependency Chart included in the Preface. Added optional graphics calculator and computer exercises give the reader excellent hands-on practice. Revised topical coverage includes the review of basic set theory, expanded coverage of counting techniques — now including sets and Venn diagrams — is presented in two sections as opposed to one, rewritten and expanded section on factoring polynomials now includes applications of the quadratic formula to factoring second-degree polynomials, and material on inverse matrices and systems of equations is now presented in two sections.

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. This accessible text is designed to help readers help themselves to excel. The content is organized into two parts: (1) A Library of Elementary Functions (Chapters 1–2) and (2) Calculus (Chapters 3–9). The book’s overall approach, refined by the authors’ experience with large sections of college freshmen, addresses the challenges of teaching and learning when readers’ prerequisite knowledge varies greatly. Reader-friendly features such as Matched Problems, Explore & Discuss questions, and Conceptual Insights, together with the motivating and ample applications, make this text a popular choice for today’s students and instructors.

This manual contains detailed, carefully worked-out solutions for all the odd-numbered section exercises and all Chapter Review exercises. Each section begins with Things to Remember, a list of key material for review.