Contemporary Business Mathematics for Colleges,
17th Edition

1. Fractions.
2. Decimals.
3. Word Problems and Equations.
4. International Weights and Measures.
5. Percents.
6. Commissions.
7. Discounts.
8. Markup.
9. Banking.
10. Payroll Records.
11. Taxes.
12. Insurance.
13. Simple Interest.
14. Installments Purchases.
15. Promissory Notes and Discounting.
16. Compound Interest.
17. Inventory and Turnover.
18. Depreciation.
19. Financial Statements.
20. International Business.
21. Corporate Stocks.
22. Corporate and Government Bonds.
23. Annuities.
24. Business Statistics.
Appendix A: Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems.
Appendix B: Answers to Self-Check Review Problems.
Appendix C: Fundamental Processes.

• James E. Deitz

  James E. Deitz applies both a thorough understanding of effective education and practical business knowledge to his latest edition of CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGES. The author of several textbooks and an educator for more than 35 years, Dr. Deitz held professorships with UCLA and Los Angeles State College as well as a long-standing position as president of Heald Colleges. An active member of the business community, Dr. Deitz is a recognized international speaker and has served on regional educational accrediting commissions. Currently he serves on the Dominican University of California Board of Trustees and the Bank of Marin Board of Directors. He earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Memphis State University and Doctorate of Education from UCLA.

• James L. Southam

  James L. Southam has a diverse background of professional, educational, and teaching experience in business and mathematics. His 40 years of teaching experience includes San Francisco State University College of Business, California State University, Stanislaus, Southern Oregon College, Oregon State University, and the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. Both domestically and internationally, Dr. Southam has participated in business ventures, served as a business consultant, and is a successful author. In addition, he is a member of the San Francisco State University Athletics Hall of Fame. Dr. Southam holds bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics education from Southern Oregon College, a Ph.D. in mathematics from Oregon State University, an MBA in finance from University of California, Berkeley, and a law degree from University of California, Hasting.

• Concept Checks: At the end of the section for each Learning Objective, a Concept Check reinforces students' understanding of that particular Learning Objective. These self-checks ensure students have a solid understanding of chapter concepts before they progress to more advanced material.

• Math Drills: New to the 17th edition, CengageNOW now offers problems that can regenerate with each attempt, so you can use them to practice applying your math skills again and again until you feel more confident. These exercises offer practice for areas where you may struggle−helping you maximize your course success.

• Math Drills: New to the 17th edition, CengageNOW now offers fully algorithmic end-of-chapter problems that students can use to drill again and again, offering endless practice for areas where they might be struggling and helping them maximize their course success.

• Bottom Line: This end-of-chapter feature ties each Learning Objective to self-test problems (with answers), enabling students to check whether they have mastered the chapter's key skills before moving on to the assignments.

• Self-Check Review Problems: Located at the end of each chapter, these problems provide yet another opportunity for students to test themselves before completing the end-of-chapter assignments. Answers are provided at the end of the text in Appendix B.

• Step-by-Step Problem-Solving Approach: Short, concise text sections are followed by examples with step-by-step solutions. Students learn mathematical concepts by immediately applying practical solutions to common business problems. They also improve their problem-solving skills by studying the way example problems are worked out.

• Numerous Business Examples and Problems: Abundant practical business problems and examples from a variety of businesses help students better relate to the material and see how it applies to real life.

• Concept Checks: At the end of the section for each Learning Objective, a Concept Check helps you stop and reinforce your understanding of key concepts before you advance to the next topic.

• Bottom Line: This end-of-chapter feature ties each Learning Objective to self-test problems (with answers), giving you the opportunity to check whether you have mastered the chapter's key skills before moving on to the assignments.

• Self-Check Review Problems: Located at the end of each chapter, these problems provide yet another opportunity for you to test your understanding before completing the end-of-chapter assignments. Answers are provided at the end of the text in Appendix B.

• Step-by-Step Problem-Solving Approach: Short, concise text sections are followed by examples with step-by-step solutions. You learn mathematical concepts by immediately applying practical solutions to common business problems, and you improve your problem-solving skills by studying the way example problems are worked out.

• Numerous Business Examples and Problems: Abundant practical business problems and examples from a variety of businesses help you better relate to the material as you see how it applies to real life.

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