Finite Mathematics

This engaging new text for the one-semester finite mathematics course uses intriguing real-world applications to capture business, economics, life, and social science majors' interest and show them the practical side of mathematics. The text naturally integrates graphing calculator and spreadsheet explorations to expose students to the tools they will encounter in their future careers.

• Application Previews at the beginning of most sections include in-depth real-world applications that motivate students to focus on the section material.
• A wealth of pedagogy includes the following distinctive features: Worked-out Examples with Annotations to help students through the more challenging concepts; Practice Problems, offered as extra exercises after the more difficult worked-out examples; Section Summaries, briefly restating essential formulas and key concepts; Chapter Summary with Hints and Suggestions included at the end of every chapter to unify the chapter, give specific reminders, and reference problems in the review exercises suitable for a practice test; and Cumulative Review Exercises appearing at the end of groups of chapters to reinforce previously learned concepts and skills.