Finite Mathematics was written for the one-semester finite math course for students majoring in a variety of fields--business, economics, social science, and biological and physical science. Widely known for incorporating interesting, relevant, and realistic applications, this new edition now offers many more real applications citing current data sources. The new edition now offers more opportunities for use of technology, allowing for increased visualization and a better understanding of difficult concepts. A dedicated Web site rounds out the teaching and learning package, offering extended applications from the book, skill mastery quizzes, and graphing calculator programs tied to the text.

Features

• NEW! All New Design. We have redesigned the text and now feature a four-color format for improved readability and understanding.
• NEW! A new chapter on Logic is now included in this edition for those schools that choose to cover logic in the finite course.
• UPDATED! Variety of Applications--with real data from current sources, applied exercises are grouped by subject and highlighted for easy identification; Extended Applications, for extra credit, class projects, and group work appear at end of most chapters and in the Instructor's Guide.
• UPDATED! Exercise Sets. Includes exercises from CPA and actuarial exams (and problems from Japan's university entrance exam) showing how math is used in variety of areas and around the globe.
• NEW! Excel Spreadsheets have now been included in examples and exercises as appropriate allowing students to work problems that closely relate to real life and business situations.
• Optional Graphing Calculator Integration. Graphing calculator discussions and TI-83 Plus screens are used in many examples. This edition offers increased opportunities for use of a graphing calculator.
• Writing Exercises. Includes exercises requiring writing and conceptualization to promote critical thinking, deeper understanding, and to integrate concepts and skills.
• Cautions/Notes warn student of common errors/misconceptions and/or offer additional useful information.
• Marginal Reviews provide immediate review, or refer students to appropriate review sections as needed.
• Section Opening Questions are thought-provoking questions which are revisited again within the section.
• Chapter R, Algebra Reference begins the text allowing students to brush up on their algebra skills.
• Connection Exercises, denoted with an icon, integrate topics/concepts from different sections.
• InterAct MathXL is available with this book for the first time. MathXL is a Web-based testing and tutorial system designed to help students improve their mathematical skills. Students take a test, and MathXL provides an individualized study plan. Instructors have access to complete test results tracking. MathXL also allows instructors to upload custom TestGen-EQ tests.