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Business Math for Dummies - (For Dummies) by Mary Jane Sterling (Paperback)

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  • Crunch numbers and calculate business solutions with this straightforward guideNow, it is easier than ever before to understand complex mathematical concepts and formulas and how they relate to real-world business situations.
  • About the Author: 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.
  • 416 Pages
  • Business + Money Management, Business Mathematics
  • Series Name: For Dummies

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About the Book



The essential desk reference for every business professional or student, this easy-to-understand resource explains complex mathematical concepts and formulas and offers clear examples of how they relate to real-world business situations.



Book Synopsis



Crunch numbers and calculate business solutions with this straightforward guide

Now, it is easier than ever before to understand complex mathematical concepts and formulas and how they relate to real-world business situations. All you have to do it apply the handy information you will find in Business Math For Dummies. Featuring practical practice problems to help you expand your skills, this book covers topics like using percents to calculate increases and decreases, applying basic algebra to solve proportions, and working with basic statistics to analyze raw data. Find solutions for finance and payroll applications, including reading financial statements, calculating wages and commissions, and strategic salary planning.

Navigate fractions, decimals, and percents in business and real estate transactions, and take fancy math skills to work. You'll be able to read graphs and tables and apply statistics and data analysis. You'll discover ways you can use math in finance and payroll investments, banking and payroll, goods and services, and business facilities and operations. You'll learn how to calculate discounts and markup, use loans and credit, and understand the ins and outs of math for business facilities and operations. You'll be the company math whiz in no time at all! Find out how to:

  • Read graphs and tables
  • Invest in the future
  • Use loans and credit
  • Navigate bank accounts, insurance, budgets, and payroll
  • Calculate discounts and markup
  • Measure properties and handle mortgages and loans
  • Manage rental and commercial properties

Complete with lists of ten math shortcuts to do in meetings and drive your coworkers nuts and ten tips for reading annual reports, Business MathFor Dummies is your one-stop guide to solving math problems in business situations.



From the Back Cover



Features tons of formulas and practice problems to hone your skills

The fun and easy way to do financial computations to be successful in business

Are 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



About the Author



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.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.28 Inches (H) x 7.34 Inches (W) x .88 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.33 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 416
Genre: Business + Money Management
Sub-Genre: Business Mathematics
Series Title: For Dummies
Publisher: For Dummies
Format: Paperback
Author: Mary Jane Sterling
Language: English
Street Date: July 1, 2008
TCIN: 81400227
UPC: 9780470233313
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-2386
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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