business mathematics

"A large bakery wants a regular supply of your homemade brownies. What if you could figure out how to do it out of your parents' kitchen using math? This amazing book makes you a math problem solver by putting you into situations faced by people who are building their own businesses. Math is an important part of the job of running a pet store or a bakery, or creating a video game. Three exciting stories lead to a problem you must solve using math. A toolbox section helps take you through similar examples and provides math exercises you can do that will help give you a better understanding of how to solve the problem in the story."--.

"This... book makes you a math problem solver by putting you into situations faced by people who are building their own businesses. Math is an important part of the job of running a pet store or a bakery, or creating a video game. Three exciting stories lead to a problem you must solve using math. A toolbox section helps take you through similar examples and provides math exercises you can do that will help give you a better understanding of how to solve the problem in the story."--Provided by publisher.

Explores the math concepts that are used in business, and includes exercises in each area with answers.

"Students interested in math are often adept problem-solvers with essential critical thinking skills that can complement countless other fields of study and that are useful in a wide range of careers. Readers will learn how a background in math can be channeled into real-world opportunities in high interest areas such as architecture, physics, astronomy, engineering, financial analysis, economics, and even sports analysis. This volume also guides math students through the process of finding and applying for jobs and describes the numerous possibilities for continued personal and professional development in the careers available to them" -- Provided by publisher.

Presents mathematical shortcuts--with step-by-step instructions--and explains how to apply them to everyday tasks such as calculating interest or adding up a restaurant or grocery bill.

Introduces the basics of creating a budget to finance a business.

Presents an introduction to business math, containing information on how to calculate markup, sales tax, discounts, and more lengthy computations, as well as an overview of depreciation, inventory, promissory notes, financial statements, stocks, bonds, and more.

Explains how to make a profit at a small business venture, such as a bake sale, focusing on how to determine the unit cost of an item in order that a profit can be made.

Running a lemonade stand provides opportunities for Brian to learn about math and money. Includes activities, photographs, and a glossary.

Explains the concept of graphing through an exploration of a pet care service.