Business Math for Dummies

Informationen zum Autor Mary Jane Sterling is the author of four other For Dummies titles: Algebra For Dummies, Algebra II For Dummies, Trigonometry For Dummies, and Math Word Problems For Dummies. She has honed her math-explaining skills during her years of teaching mathematics at all levels: junior high school, high school, and college. She has been teaching at Bradley University, in Peoria, Illinois, for almost 30 of those years. When not teaching or writing, Mary Jane keeps busy by working with her Kiwanis Club, advising Bradley University's Circle K Club, and working with members of the Heart of Illinois Aktion Club (for adults with disabilities). All the volunteer projects taken on for these clubs help keep her busy and involved in the community. Klappentext Features tons of formulas and practice problems to hone your skillsThe fun and easy way(r) to do financial computations to be successful in businessAre you baffled by business math? Never fear - this easy-to-understand guide explains complex formulas and concepts in plain English and shows you how to use them day to day on the job. From using basic algebra to solve proportions and statistics to analyze data to reading financial statements, calculating wages and commissions, and managing investments, you'll gain the skills you need to conduct real-world business.Discover how to:* Apply formulas and theories to everyday business* Navigate payroll situations* Use formulas in spreadsheets* Manage inventory or properties* Improve your analytical thinking Zusammenfassung "Business Math" is a catch-all title for a collection of topics that are anything but calculus. Business Math For Dummies takes complex mathematical theories and formulas and applies them to practical business situations. It also includes practical practice problems to help readers hone their skills. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 Part I: Reviewing Basic Math for Business and Real Estate Transactions 7 Chapter 1: Starting from the Beginning 9 Chapter 2: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents 15 Chapter 3: Determining Percent Increase and Decrease 31 Chapter 4: Dealing with Proportions and Basic Algebra 37 Part II: Taking Intriguing Math to Work 47 Chapter 5: Working with Formulas 49 Chapter 6: Reading Graphs and Charts 67 Chapter 7: Measuring the World around You 79 Chapter 8: Analyzing Data and Statistics 97 Part III: Discovering the Math of Finance and Investments 109 Chapter 9: Computing Simple and Compound Interest 111 Chapter 10: Investing in the Future 131 Chapter 11: Understanding and Managing Investments 149 Chapter 12: Using Loans and Credit to Make Purchases 165 Part IV: Putting Math to Use in Banking and Payroll 177 Chapter 13: Managing Simple Bank Accounts 179 Chapter 14: Protecting Against Risk with Insurance 193 Chapter 15: Planning for Success with Budgets 207 Chapter 16: Dealing with Payroll 223 Part V: Successfully Handling the Math Used in the World of Goods and Services 235 Chapter 17: Pricing with Markups and Discounts 237 Chapter 18: Calculating Profit, Revenue, and Cost 251 Chapter 19: Accounting for Overhead and Depreciation 273 Chapter 20: Keeping Track of Inventory 291 Part VI: Surviving the Math for Business Facilities and Operations 305 Chapter 21: Measuring Properties 307 Chapter 22: Taking Out Mortgages and Property-Related Loans 335 Part VII: The Part of Tens 359 Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Leasing and Managing Rental Property 361 Chapter 24: Ten Things to Watch Out for When Reading Financial Reports 369 Index 373 ...

List of contents

Introduction. Part I: Reviewing Basic Math for Business and Real Estate Transactions. Chapter 1: Starting from the Beginning. Chapter 2: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents. Chapter 3: Determining Percent Increase and Decrease. Chapter 4: Dealing with Proportions and Basic Algebra. Part II: Taking Intriguing Math to Work. Chapter 5: Working with Formulas. Chapter 6: Reading Graphs and Charts. Chapter 7: Measuring the World around You. Chapter 8: Analyzing Data and Statistics. Part III: Discovering the Math of Finance and Investments. Chapter 9: Computing Simple and Compound Interest. Chapter 10: Investing in the Future. Chapter 11: Understanding and Managing Investments. Chapter 12: Using Loans and Credit to Make Purchases. Part IV: Putting Math to Use in Banking and Payroll. Chapter 13: Managing Simple Bank Accounts. Chapter 14: Protecting Against Risk with Insurance. Chapter 15: Planning for Success with Budgets. Chapter 16: Dealing with Payroll. Part V: Successfully Handling the Math Used in the World of Goods and Services. Chapter 17: Pricing with Markups and Discounts. Chapter 18: Calculating Profit, Revenue, and Cost. Chapter 19: Accounting for Overhead and Depreciation. Chapter 20: Keeping Track of Inventory. Part VI: Surviving the Math for Business Facilities and Operations. Chapter 21: Measuring Properties. Chapter 22: Taking Out Mortgages and Property Related Loans. Part VII: The Part of Tens. Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Leasing and Managing Rental Property. Chapter 24: Ten Things to Watch Out for When Reading Financial Reports. Index.

Product details

• Authors: Mary Jane Sterling, Mary Jane (Bradley University Sterling, Sterling Mary Jane
• Assisted by: Benjamin (Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Schultz (Editor), Schultz Benjamin (Editor)
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.06.2008
• EAN: 9780470233313
• ISBN: 978-0-470-23331-3
• No. of pages: 388
• Series: For Dummies
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics; Mathematik, Finanzmathematik, Mathematics, Mathematik in Wirtschaft u. Finanzwesen, Business & Finance