Practical Business Math: An Applications Approach/Brief Edition

Practical Business Math: An Applications Approach/Brief Edition

From the Inside FlapTO THE INSTRUCTORThe eighth edition of Practical Business Math: An Applications Approach continues the successful format of previous editions with an added emphasis on the integrated presentation that makes teaching and learning easier. This emphasis is sure to improve student understanding of business math topics. The explanation, example, exercise, assignment, and mastery test format has been continued. This format is enhanced with a complete cross-reference system of chapter objectives, student mastery test answers, essential calculator keystroke solutions, and topic page location. Clearly identified chapter objectives, practical small business examples, and understandable explanations make Practical Business Math an excellent learning tool.We live in a global economy. New and developing businesses are providing challenging opportunities for those prepared to compete in the world of business. Practical Business Math prepares the student for the dramatic changes that are taking place and those that are yet unannounced. The practical nature of the presentation, the realistic business scenarios, the problem-solving techniques, and the measurement of success prepare the student for additional courses in business and the world of work. About This BookPractical Business Math uses the fundamental tools of basic arithmetic to solve everyday business problems. You may select Practical Business Math, Brief Edition (chapters 1-17), or you may select Practical Business Math, Standard Edition (chapters 1-23).Each chapter in Practical Business Math consistently follows this format:Chapter Objectives list the specific goals so students know what is expected. The page reference is provided for easy location of the instructional material.Sport-A-Merica is a case study that illustrates real-world use of math skills in a business setting. Some specific problems are introduced here and solved in the chapter examples.Explanation-Example-Exercise format provides clear explanation immediately followed by an illustrative example. Exercises are practice problems designed to reinforce the topics just learned. This material is organized around the chapter objectives. This easy to-follow format facilitates the learning process.Assignments check the student's understanding of the concepts covered in the chapter and are divided into skill problems, business application problems, and a challenge problem. All sets of problems are arranged in order of increasing difficulty. Answers to the odd-numbered problems are given in the back of the book and essential keystroke solutions are given in the instructor's edition.Mastery Test is designed for take-home or in-class examination. The answers to all mastery test problems are in the back of the book.Chapter 23 provides a review for the student. Fifty problems are keyed to the chapter/page where the concept is introduced.Writing Across the Curriculum is integrated into assignment and mastery test problems in all chapters. Students are expected to provide answers to some problems in sentence form.Suggested Classroom Time and Perceived Difficulty bar graphs are included in all chapter openings in the Instructor's Edition to aid in planning. This will assist you in determining the amount of time needed for each of the chapters in the course.Margin Notations for the instructor and the student are found in all chapters. The notations for the instructor (in the Annotated Instructor's Edition only) will provide additional information that may be useful to introduce topics to the class. The notations to the student (in both the student and annotated instructor's editions) are in the form of alerts, warnings, and reminders to watch for possible errors in solving problems and to clarify misconceptions.Essential keystrokes are included in the Annotated Instructor's Edition (shown within parentheses in italics). These keystrokes will provide the important values to solve exercises and pro