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Sullivan's Finite Mathematics 11e continues to demonstrate how mathematics applies to various fields of study through its engaging writing style and relevant applications. Packed with real data and real-life applications to business, economics, social and life sciences, the text gives a rich survey of mathematical analysis techniques used in the working world and applies to a wide student base.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Linear Equations 1.1.   Lines 1.2.   Pairs of Lines 1.3.   Applications to Business and Economics 1.4.   Scatter Diagrams; Linear Curve Fitting Chapter Review Chapter Project Chapter 2: Systems of Linear Equations 2.1 Systems of Linear Equations: Substitution; Elimination 2.2 Systems of Linear Equations: Gauss-Jordan Method 2.3 Systems of m Linear Equations Containing n Variables Chapter Review Chapter Project Chapter 3: Matrices 3.1 Matrix Algebra 3.2 Multiplication of Matrices 3.3 The Inverse of a Matrix 3.4 Applications in Economics (the Leontief Model), Accounting, and Statistics (the Method of Least Squares) Chapter Review Chapter Project Chapter 4: Linear Programming with Two Variables 4.1 Systems of Linear Inequalities 4.2 A Geometric Approach to Linear Programming Problems Chapter Review Chapter Project Chapter 5: Linear Programming: Simplex Method 5.1 The Simplex Tableau; Pivoting 5.2 The Simplex Method; Solving Maximum Problems in Standard Form 5.3 Solving Minimum Problems Using the Daily Principle 5.4 The Simplex Method for Problems Not in Standard Form Chapter Review Chapter Project Chapter 6: Finance 6.1 Interest 6.2 Compound Interest 6.3 Annuities; Sinking Funds 6.4 Present Value of an Annuity; Amortization 6.5 Annuities and Amortization Using Recursive Sequences Chapter Review Chapter Project Chapter 7: Probability 7.1 Sets 7.2 The Number of Elements in a Set 7.3 The Multiplication Principle 7.4 Sample Spaces and the Assignment of Probabilities 7.5 Properties of the Probability of an Event 7.6 Expected Value Chapter Review Chapter Project Chapter 8: Bayes' Theorem; The Binomial Probability Model 8.1 Conditional Probability 8.2 Independent Events 8.3 Bayes' Theorem 8.4 Permutations 8.5 Combinations 8.6 The Binomial Probability Model Chapter Review Chapter Project Chapter 9: Statistics 9.1 Introduction to Statistics: Data and Sampling 9.2 Representing Qualitative Data Graphically: Bar Graphs; Pie Charts 9.3 Organizing and Displaying Quantitative Data 9.4 Measures of Central Tendency 9.5 Measures of Dispersion 9.6 The Normal Distribution Chapter Review Chapter Project Chapter 10: Markov Chains; Games 10.1 Markov Chains and Transition Matrices 10.2 Regular Markov Chains 10.3 Absorbing Markov Chains 10.4 Two-Person Games 10.5 Mixed Strategies 10.6 Optimal Strategy in Two-Person Zero-Sum Games with 2 X 2 Matrices Chapter Review Chapter Project Chapter 11: Logic 11.1 Propositions 11.2 Truth Tables 11.3 Implications; The Biconditional Connective; Tautologies 11.4 Arguments 11.5 Logic Circuits Chapter Review Chapter Project Appendix A: Review A.1 Real Numbers A.2 Algebra Essentials A.3 Exponents and Logarithms A.4 Recursive Defined Sequences: Geometric Sequences Appendix B: Using LINDO to Solve Linear Programming Problems Appendix C: Graphing Utilities C.1 The Viewing Rectangle C.2 Using a Graphing Utility to Graph Equations C.3 Square Screens C.4 Using a Graphing Utility to Graph Inequalities Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems Photo Credits Index


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780470646250
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Height: 255 mm
  • No of Pages: 848
  • Sub Title: An Applied Approach, International Student Version
  • Width: 204 mm
  • ISBN-10: 047064625X
  • Publisher Date: 08 Apr 2011
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 27 mm
  • Weight: 1446 gr


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