Publisher's Synopsis
For Freshmen/Sophomore-level, 1 term or 1 quarter courses in Finite Mathematics in the departments of business, economics, social sciences, or life sciences.
This mid-level text covers mathematics of finance, linear algebra, linear programming, probability, and descriptive statistics, with an emphasis on cross-discipline principles and practices. Designed to be student friendly and accessible, it develops a thorough, functional understanding of mathematical concepts in preparation for their application in other areas. Coverage concentrates on developing concepts and ideas followed immediately by developing computational skills and problem solving.