Mathematical Applications for the Management, Life, and Social Sciences
By Ronald J. Harshbarger, James J. Reynolds
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Harshbarger/Reynolds's "Mathematical Applications for the Management, Life, and Social Sciences," 13e uses real-world examples and case studies to help students apply mathematics to decisions in business, life and social science contexts. WebAssign provides varied assignments and assessment options that help instructors reinforce learning and give students opportunities to practice and apply the mathematics. More than 300 updated examples and exercises use current real data, while a new College Algebra introduction and revised finance coverage strengthen readiness and practical decision-making.
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Harshbarger/Reynolds's "Mathematical Applications for the Management, Life, and Social Sciences," 13e uses real-world examples and case studies to help students apply mathematics to decisions in business, life and social science contexts. WebAssign provides varied assignments and assessment options that help instructors reinforce learning and give students opportunities to practice and apply the mathematics. More than 300 updated examples and exercises use current real data, while a new College Algebra introduction and revised finance coverage strengthen readiness and practical decision-making.
Text-specific assignments and activities are available in Cengage’s WebAssign platform, including resources to support any corequisite model.
More than 300 examples and exercises have been updated, including many with real data. New applications include big data revenue, alternative fuel vehicles and plastic waste.
Chapter 6 on mathematics of finance has been thoroughly revised to help students better understand strategies to approach problems and to introduce the CAGR matric.
A new introduction to college algebra, as well as new material preparing students for calculus, offers tools to help students succeed in the course.
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Part 1. College Algebra and Finite Mathematics
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