| Description |
xvi, 829 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Basic mathematics -- 2. Percentages -- 3. Business application of percentages -- 4. Algebra -- 5. Equations - simultaneous, power and exponential -- 6. Line graphs -- 7. Rations and proportions -- 8. Financial rations -- 9. Depreciation -- 10. Simple interest -- 11. Compound interest -- 12. Annuities -- 13. Introduction to statistics -- 14. The pitfalls of statistics -- 15. Data collection -- 16. Visual presentation of business data -- 17. Measures of central tendency -- 18. Dispersion -- 19. Probability -- 20. Normal probability distribution curve -- 21. Statistical estimation -- 22. Statistical testing -- 23. Index numbers -- 24. Time series -- 25. Correlation and regression analysis -- 26. Computer software statistical applications -- Appendices -- Answers to self-tests an exercises -- Glossary -- Index |
| Summary |
"Designed to make the many & various mathematical calculations that are required daily in the world not only of business but also government,management,social science,physical science,medicine, education,agriculture & sport not only comprehensible but also easy to use." - product description |
| Notes |
CIP confirmed |
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For tertiary students |
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Includes index |
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Previous ed.: New York ; Sydney : Prentice Hall, c1990 |
| Bibliography |
Includes index, glossary |
| Notes |
For tertiary students |
| Subject |
Business mathematics -- Data processing.
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Business mathematics.
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Mathematical statistics -- Data processing.
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Mathematical statistics.
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| LC no. |
92358213 |
| ISBN |
0724801472 (paperback) |
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9780724801473 (paperback) |
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