Includes index.

Contents: Essentials of college algebra -- Review of basic arithmetic operations -- Fundamental algebraic operations -- Supplemental algebraic operations -- Ratio and sets applications: unit (1)-ratio application -- Unit (2)-sets and probability -- Algebra for computer applications -- Calculators, computers, and GMAT preparation: unit (1)-calculators and computors -- Unit (2)-GMAT preparation -- Mathematics in business management -- Basic statiscal methods -- Income statement analysis -- Simple interest and simple discount -- Bank discount and negotiable instruments -- Mathematics in investment-basic topics -- Compound interest-computing basic values -- Compound interest-additional problems -- Ordinary annuities -- Other annuities certain -- Mathematics in investment-applications -- Extinction of debts -- Investment in stocks and bonds -- Depreciation and depletion -- Perpetuity and capitalization -- Life annuities -- Life insurance -- Appendix tables.