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Business Math

ISBN: 9780130897190 | 0130897191
Edition: 6th
Format: Paperback w/Disk
Publisher: PRENTICE HALL
Pub. Date: 1/1/2002

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SummaryTable of Contents
For Business Math, Consumer Math, and Personal Finance (arithmetic-based) courses at the undergraduate level. This top seller continues to offer a comprehensive and effective demonstration of mathematical basic concepts through extensive use of business examples taken from real-world applications in such areas as banking, the hotel/motel industry, retail, and real estate. Strengthening and refining coverage throughout, it encompasses all areas of business mathematicsbeginning with skill-building sections on whole numbers and decimals; guiding students through fractions, percents, statistics, and equations; then easing them into the specifics of business-related mathematics applications with discussions on payroll, discounts, markup/markdown, interest, credit and more. Direct, friendly, and visually appealing, it keeps both the teacher and students in mind at all times, offering an adaptable self-instructional or teacher-directed format, and myriad motivational tools to stimulate interest and deepen understanding. Perfect for instructors who want to incorporate the teaching of AMATYC and NCTM standardsnumerous pedagogical features correlate specifically to these standards.
Prefacexi
Problem Solving with Whole Numbers and Decimals
2(34)
Problem Solving with Whole Numbers
4(18)
... MORE
Read and Write Whole Numbers
4(3)
Round Whole Numbers
7(1)
Add Whole Numbers
8(4)
Subtract Whole Numbers
12(2)
Multiply Whole Numbers
14(2)
Divide Whole Numbers
16(6)
Problem Solving with Decimals
22(9)
Read, Write, and Round Decimals
22(2)
Add and Subtract Decimals
24(2)
Multiply and Divide Decimals
26(5)
Problem Solving Using Proportions
31(5)
Verify That Two Fractions Form a Proportion
31(1)
Find a Missing Term in a Proportion
32(1)
Use Proportions in Changing Units of Measure
33(3)
Around the Business World: International Monetary Exchange36(58)
Overview
37(5)
Words to Know
42(1)
Concepts Analysis
42(1)
Assignment Exercises
42(7)
Practice Test
49(1)
Self-Check Solutions
50(6)
Problem Solving with Fractions and Percents
56(38)
Problem Solving with Fractions
58(20)
Identify Types of Fractions
58(4)
Change a Fraction to an Equivalent Fraction
62(2)
Add and Subtract Fractions and Mixed Numbers
64(5)
Multiply and Divide Fractions and Mixed Numbers
69(5)
Write a Decimal as a Fraction and Write a Fraction as a Decimal
74(4)
Problem Solving with Percents
78(16)
Write a Whole Number, Fraction, or Decimal as a Percent
79(1)
Write a Percent as a Whole Number, Fraction, or Decimal
80(3)
Use the Percentage Formula to Find the Percentage
83(3)
Use the Percentage Formula to Find the Base
86(2)
S Use the Percentage Formula to Find the Rate
88(2)
Use the Percentage Proportion to Solve Problems
90(4)
Around the Business World: 2000 Census Bureau Earnings Report94(52)
Overview
95(6)
Words to Know
101(1)
Concepts Analysis
101(1)
Assignment Exercises
102(8)
Practice Test
110(1)
Self-Check Solutions
111(7)
Problem Solving with Formulas and Equations
118(28)
Formulas
120(8)
Evaluate Formulas
120(2)
Write a Formula to Find an Unknown Value
122(1)
Write Electronic Spreadsheet Instructions as Formulas
122(6)
Equations
128(9)
Solve Equations Using Multiplication or Division
129(1)
Solve Equations Using Addition or Subtraction
130(1)
Solve Equations Using More than One Operation
131(1)
Solve Equations Containing Multiple Unknown Terms
132(1)
Solve Equations Containing Parentheses
133(2)
Solve Equations That Are Proportions
135(2)
Using Equations to Solve Problems
137(9)
Using the Decision Key Approach to Analyze and Solve Word Problems
137(9)
Around the Business World: Budgeting with Formulas and Spreadsheets146(43)
Overview
148(4)
Words to Know
152(1)
Concepts Analysis
152(1)
Assignment Exercises
152(4)
Practice Test
156(1)
Self-Check Solutions
156(10)
Statistics, Tables, and Graphs
166(23)
Statistics
168(5)
Find the Range
168(1)
Find the Mean
169(1)
Find the Median
169(1)
Find the Mode
170(1)
Put Statistics to Work
171(2)
Tables and Graphs
173(16)
Read and Construct a Table
174(2)
Read and Construct a Bar Graph
176(1)
Read and Construct a Line Graph
177(2)
Read and Construct a Circle Graph
179(2)
Put Tables and Graphs to Work
181(8)
Around the Business World: Reporting Average Salary189(40)
Overview
190(4)
Words to Know
194(1)
Concepts Analysis
195(1)
Assignment Exercises
195(6)
Practice Test
201(2)
Self-Check Solutions
203(3)
Bank Records
206(23)
Checking Account Forms
208(9)
Make Account Deposits
208(2)
Make Account Withdrawals
210(2)
Record Account Transactions
212(2)
Endorse a Check
214(3)
Bank Statements
217(12)
Read a Bank Statement
217(2)
Reconcile a Bank Statement with an Account Register
219(10)
Around the Business World: Corporate Bank Accounts229(53)
Overview
231(5)
Words to Know
236(1)
Concepts Analysis
237(1)
Assignment Exercises
237(14)
Practice Test
251(3)
Self-Check Solutions
254(6)
Payroll
260(22)
Gross Pay
262(5)
Find the Gross Pay per Paycheck Based on Salary
262(1)
Find the Gross Pay per Weekly Paycheck Based on Hourly Wage
263(1)
Find the Gross Pay per Paycheck Based on Piecework Wage
264(1)
Find the Gross Pay per Paycheck Based on Commission
265(2)
Payroll Deductions
267(11)
Find Federal Tax Withholding per Paycheck Using IRS Tax Tables
268(1)
Find Federal Tax Withholding per Paycheck Using the IRS Percentage Method
269(5)
Find Social Security Tax and Medicare Tax per Paycheck
274(2)
Find Net Earnings per Paycheck
276(2)
The Employer's Payroll Taxes
278(4)
Find an Employer's Total Deposit for Withholding Tax, Social Security Tax, and Medicare Tax per Pay Period
278(1)
Find an Employer's SUTA Tax and FUTA Tax Due for a Quarter
279(3)
Around the Business World: Pretax Medical Insurance Premiums and Garnishments282(38)
Overview
283(4)
Words to Know
287(1)
Concepts Analysis
288(1)
Assignment Exercises
288(5)
Practice Test
293(1)
Self-Check Solutions
294(4)
Trade and Cash Discounts
298(22)
Net Price and the Trade Discount
300(4)
Find the Trade Discount Using a Single Trade Discount Rate; Find the Net Price Using the Trade Discount
300(1)
Find the Net Price Using the Complement of the Single Trade Discount Rate
301(3)
Net Price and the Trade Discount Series
304(6)
Find the Net Price, Applying a Trade Discount Series and Using the Net Decimal Equivalent
305(2)
Find the Trade Discount, Applying a Trade Discount Series and Using the Single Discount Equivalent
307(3)
Net Amount and the Cash Discount
310(10)
Find the Cash Discount and the Net Amount Using Ordinary Dating Terms
311(2)
Interpret and Apply End-of-Month (EOM) Terms
313(1)
Interpret and Apply Receipt-of-Goods (ROG) Terms
314(1)
Find the Amount Credited and the Outstanding Balance from Partial Payments
315(1)
Interpret Freight Terms
316(4)
Around the Business World: Rebates and Bill-Backs320(38)
Overview
321(4)
Words to Know
325(1)
Concepts Analysis
325(1)
Assignment Exercises
326(5)
Practice Test
331(1)
Self-Check Solutions
332(4)
Markup and Markdown
336(22)
Markup
338(10)
Find the Markup Cost Selling Price, Rate of Markup, or Rate of Selling Price When the Markup Is Based on Cost
338(3)
Find the Markup, Cost, Selling Price, Rate of Markup, or Rate of Cost When the Markup Is Based on Selling Price
341(4)
Compare Markup Based on Cost with Markup Based on Selling Price
345(3)
Markdown
348(3)
Find the Markdown, Reduced (New) Price, Original Selling Price, Rate of Markdown, or Rate of Reduced (New) Price
348(3)
Markup and Markdown Series
351(7)
Find the Final Selling Price for a Series of Markups and Markdowns
351(3)
Find the Selling Price to Achieve a Desired Profit (Markup)
354(4)
Around the Business World: Congressional Pay Raises358(41)
Overview
360(4)
Words to Know
364(1)
Concepts Analysis
364(1)
Assignment Exercises
364(4)
Practice Test
368(1)
Self-Check Solutions
369(5)
Simple Interest and Simple Discount
374(25)
The Simple interest Formula
376(9)
Find Simple Interest Using the Simple Interest Formula
376(2)
Find the Maturity Value of a Loan
378(2)
Convert Months to a Fractional or Decimal Part of a Year
380(1)
Find the Principal, Rate, or Time Using the Simple Interest Formula
381(4)
Ordinary and Exact Time and Interest
385(8)
Find Ordinary and Exact Time
385(2)
Find the Due Date
387(1)
Find the Interest Using the Ordinary and Exact Interest Rates
388(3)
Find Simple Interest Using a Table
391(2)
Promissory Notes
393(6)
Find the Bank Discount and Proceeds for a Simple Discount Note
394(1)
Find the Bank Discount and Proceeds for a Third-Party Discount Note
395(4)
Around the Business World: 90 Days Same as Cash! Deals399(35)
Overview
400(5)
Words to Know
405(1)
Concepts Analysis
405(1)
Assignment Exercises
406(6)
Practice Test
412(1)
Self-Check Solutions
413(3)
Compound Interest, Future Value, and Present Value
416(18)
Compound Interest and Future Value
418(12)
Use the Simple Interest Formula to Find the Future Value
418(2)
Find the Future Value Using a $1.00 Future Value Table
420(4)
Find the Effective Interest Rate
424(1)
Find the Interest Compounded Daily Using a Table
425(5)
Present Value
430(4)
Find the Present Value Based on Annual Compounding for One Year
430(1)
Find the Present Value Using a $00 Present Value Table
431(3)
Around the Business World: Maximize Your Investments: Start Early!434(31)
Overview
436(3)
Words to Know
439(1)
Concepts Analysis
439(1)
Assignment Exercises
440(3)
Practice Test
443(2)
Self-Check Solutions
445(3)
Annuities and Sinking Funds
448(17)
Future Value of an Annuity
450(9)
Find the Future Value of an Ordinary Annuity Using the Simple Interest Formula Method
450(1)
Find the Future Value of an Ordinary Annuity Using a $1.00 Ordinary Annuity Future Value Table
451(2)
Find the Future Value of an Annuity Due Using the Simple Interest Formula Method
453(1)
Find the Future Value of an Annuity Due Using a $1.00 Ordinary Annuity Future Value Table
454(5)
Sinking Funds and the Present Value of an Annuity
459(6)
Find the Sinking Fund Payment Using a $1.00 Sinking Fund Payment Table
459(2)
Find the Present Value of an Ordinary Annuity Using a $1.00 Ordinary Annuity Present Value Table
461(4)
Around the Business World: Even YOU Can Become a Millionaire465(44)
Overview
467(3)
Words to Know
470(1)
Concepts Analysis
470(1)
Assignment Exercises
471(3)
Practice Test
474(1)
Self-Check Solutions
475(5)
Consumer Credit
480(29)
Installment Loans
482(3)
Find the Installment Price Given the Installment Payment
482(1)
Find the Installment Payment Given the Installment Price
483(2)
Paying a Loan Before It Is Due: The Rule of 78
485(4)
Find the Interest Refund Using the Rule of 78
485(4)
Open-End Credit
489(5)
Find the Unpaid Balance Using the Unpaid Balance Method
490(1)
Find the Unpaid Balance Using the Average Daily Balance Method
491(3)
Annual Percentage Rates
494(7)
Estimate the Annual Percentage Rate Using the Constant Ratio Formula
495(1)
Find the Annual Percentage Rate Using a Table
496(5)
Home Mortgages
501(8)
Find the Monthly Mortgage Payment and Total Interest
502(3)
Complete a Monthly Amortization Schedule
505(4)
Around the Business World: Debt Snowball509(42)
Overview
512(5)
Words to Know
517(1)
Concepts Analysis
518(1)
Assignment Exercises
518(5)
Practice Test
523(2)
Self-Check Solutions
525(5)
Depreciation
530(21)
Straight-Line Method of Depreciation
532(4)
Depreciate an Asset and Prepare a Depreciation Schedule Using the Straight-Line Method
532(4)
Units-of-Production Method of Depreciation
536(2)
Depreciate an Asset and Prepare a Depreciation Schedule Using the Units-of- Production Method
536(2)
Sum-of-the-Years'-Digits Method of Depreciation
538(4)
Depreciate an Asset and Prepare a Depreciation Schedule Using the Sum-of-the-Years'-Digits Method
538(4)
Declining-Balance Method of Depreciation
542(3)
Depreciate an Asset and Prepare a Depreciation Schedule Using the Declining-Balance Method
542(3)
Cost-Recovery Depreciation Systems
545(4)
Depreciate an Asset and Prepare a Depreciation Schedule Using the Modified Accelerated Cost-Recovery System (MACRS)
545(4)
Section 179 Deductions
549(2)
Depreciate an Asset after Taking a Section 179 Deduction
549(2)
Around the Business World: Small Businesses Benefit from Section 179 Deduction--But It Has Its Limits!551(41)
Overview
552(4)
Words to Know
556(1)
Concepts Analysis
556(1)
Assignment Exercises
556(8)
Practice Test
564(2)
Self-Check Solutions
566(6)
Inventory, Turnover, and Overhead
572(20)
Inventory
574(10)
Use the Specific Identification Inventory Method to Find the Cost of Goods Sold
575(1)
Use the Weighted-Average Inventory Method to Find the Cost of Goods Sold
576(1)
Use the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) Inventory Method to Find the Cost of Goods Sold
577(1)
Use the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) Inventory Method to Find the Cost of Goods Sold
578(1)
Use the Retail Inventory Method to Find the Cost of Goods Sold
579(2)
Compare Methods for Determining Inventory
581(3)
Turnover and Overhead
584(8)
Find the Inventory Turnover Rate
585(2)
Find the Department Overhead Based on Sales
587(2)
Find the Department Overhead Based on Floor Space
589(3)
Around the Business World: OPEC Oil Inventory592(43)
Overview
593(6)
Words to Know
599(1)
Concepts Analysis
599(1)
Assignment Exercises
600(4)
Practice Test
604(1)
Self-Check Solutions
605(5)
Financial Statements
610(25)
The Balance Sheet
612(10)
Prepare a Balance Sheet
612(4)
Prepare a Vertical Analysis of a Balance Sheet
616(3)
Prepare a Horizontal Analysis of a Balance Sheet
619(3)
Income Statements
622(7)
Prepare an Income Statement
623(1)
Prepare a Vertical Analysis of an Income Statement
624(3)
Prepare a Horizontal Analysis of an Income Statement
627(2)
Financial Statement Ratios
629(6)
Find and Use Financial Ratios
629(6)
Around the Business World: New Homes Inventory Turnover Ratio635(33)
Overview
637(5)
Words to Know
642(1)
Concepts Analysis
643(1)
Assignment Exercises
644(7)
Practice Test
651(2)
Self-Check Solutions
653(3)
Insurance
656(12)
Fire Insurance
658(4)
Find Fire Insurance Premiums Using a Rate Table
658(1)
Find the Compensation with a Coinsurance Clause
659(3)
Motor Vehicle Insurance
662(3)
Find Automobile Insurance Premiums Using a Rate Table
663(2)
Life insurance
665(3)
Find Life Insurance Premiums Using a Rate Table
665(3)
Around the Business World: Sport-Utility Vehicle Insurance668(34)
Overview
669(3)
Words to Know
672(1)
Concepts Analysis
672(1)
Assignment Exercises
673(6)
Practice Test
679(1)
Self-Check Solutions
680(2)
Taxes
682(20)
Sales Tax
684(6)
Use Tables to Find the Sales Tax
684(2)
Use the Percent Method to Find the Sales Tax
686(1)
Find the Marked Price and the Sales Tax from the Total Price
687(3)
Property Tax
690(5)
Find the Assessed Value
690(1)
Calculate Property Tax
691(1)
Determine the Property Tax Rate
692(3)
Income Tax
695(7)
Find Taxable Income
695(1)
Use the Tax Tables to Calculate Income Tax
696(1)
Use the Tax Rate Schedules to Calculate Income Tax
697(5)
Around the Business World: Social Security Benefits702(30)
Overview
703(3)
Words to Know
706(1)
Concepts Analysis
707(1)
Assignment Exercises
707(5)
Practice Test
712(1)
Self-Check Solutions
712(2)
Stocks and Bonds
714(18)
Stocks
716(9)
Read Stock Listings
717(2)
Calculate and Distribute Dividends
719(1)
Calculate Current Stock Yield
720(1)
Compare Price to Earnings
721(1)
Find the Cost of Buying and the Proceeds from Selling Stocks
721(2)
Calculate the Return on Investment
723(2)
Bonds
725(7)
Read Bond Listings
725(2)
Calculate the Price of Bonds
727(1)
Find the Cost of Buying and the Proceeds from Selling Bonds
728(4)
Around the Business World: The Stock Market over the Long Term732(17)
Overview
733(4)
Words to Know
737(1)
Concepts Analysis
738(1)
Assignment Exercises
738(6)
Practice Test
744(2)
Self-Check Solutions
746(3)
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems749(22)
Glossary/Index771

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