Finite Mathematics with Applications for Business and Social Sciences

This introduction to finite mathematics begins with a review of basic concepts (sets, real numbers, linear equations) and continues with matrices, linear programming, probability, games, Markov chains, statistics and finance. This edition features three new chapters in discrete mathematics on: logic; relations, graphs and inductions; and graphs and networks. Designed for a one or two term course, the text material is well-organized and easy to understand. Actual test questions (CPA/CMA/Actuary) and real-life applications to business, economics, and science situations demonstrate how mathematics is actually used. A thorough treatment of linear programming that includes simplex, dual, and mixed constraint methods is provided. The fifth edition also features supplementary material, including computer generated test bank and accompanying material for in-depth exploration and practice of finite mathematics, and student and instructor solution manuals. The previous edition of this book was published in 1983.