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A traditional book with a modern feel, market-leading APPLIED MATHEMATICS FOR THE MANAGERIAL, LIFE, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, Sixth Edition, teaches by... application and uses real-world examples to motivate students. It combines solid theory with innovative technology, includes a robust supplement package, and offers unmatched flexibility that caters to both traditional and modern practitioners. Accessible for majors and non-majors alike, the new Sixth Edition utilizes an intuitive approach that marries real-life instances to what would otherwise be abstract concepts. This is the focus of new and insightful Portfolios, which highlight the careers of real people and discuss how they use math in their professions. Numerous exercises ensure that students have a solid understanding of concepts before advancing to the next topic. By offering a powerful array of supplements such as Enhanced WebAssign, the new Sixth Edition enables students to maximize their study time and succeed in class.

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For industry shop and field personnel who use practical mathematics on the job, this book reinforces basic and intermediate math skills. Covers numbers,... hand calculators, number relations such as percentages and proportions, and physical quantities and mea-surement. Also reviews the principles of algebra, practical geometry, basic trigonometry, and advanced industry applications. Chap-ters include objectives, how-to information, practice problems, tests, and answers. Appendices offer reference tables, commonly used formulas, and conversion factors.

Applied Mathematics is a comprehensive text designed to benefit students in various fields of study. Text content emphasizes the application of... mathematics to a variety of vocational and technical areas. The text uses realistic applications to develop problem-solving skills and provide an understanding of the importance of math in the real world.The Workbook is organized to follow the textbook on a chapter-by-chapter basis, providing questions to help the student review the material presented in the chapter. This supplement is a consumable resource, designed with perforated pages so that a given chapter can be removed and turned in for grading or checking.

A Handbook for Food Service Costing acquaints readers with the basics of food cost controls through practical techniques useful in real-world... situations. This book presents the mathematical skills necessary for food service professionals through a common sense, step-by-step approach and real life situations such as yield tests, the calculation of recipe costs, and the use of food cost percentages. It ensures that chefs are familiar with accurate measurements, portion control, and proper food handling, which are essential to the healthy bottom line of any food service operation. A valuable reference book for any food service professional.