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Business Mathematics in Canada 4e
Business Mathematics in Canada, 4/e
F. Ernest Jerome


Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Review and Applications of Basic Mathematics
1.1 Order of Operations
1.2 Fractions
           Definitions
Decimal and Percent Equivalents
Rounding of Decimal and Percent Equivalents
Evaluating Complex Fractions
1.3 The Basic Percentage Problem
1.4 Payroll
Salaries
Hourly Wages
Commissions
1.5 Simple and Weighed Averages
1.6 Taxes
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Provincial Sales Tax (PST)
Property Tax
Appendix 1A The Texas Instruments BA II PLUS Format Settings
Appendix 1B Questions from an Institute of Canadian Bankers Self-Test
 
Chapter 2: Review and Applications of Algebra
2.1 Operations with Algebraic Expressions
Definitions
Addition and Subtraction
Multiplication and Division
Substitution
2.2 Rules and Properties of Exponents
2.3 Solving a Linear Equation
2.4 Solving Word Problems
A General Approach for Solving Problems
2.5 Application: Percent Change
2.6 Application: Returns From Investments
2.7 Application: Compounding Percent Changes and Rates of Return
Review Problems
Self-Test Exercise
 
Chapter 3: Ratios and Proportions
3.1 Ratios
3.2 Proportions
3.3 Converting Percent Differences to Proportions
3.4 Application: Proration
3.5 Application: Exchange Rates and Currency Conversion
3.6 Application: Index Numbers
Review Problems
Self-Test Exercise
 
Chapter 4: Mathematics of Merchandising
4.1 Trade Discounts
4.2 Cash Discounts and Terms of Payment
4.3 Markup
4.4 Markdown
4.5 Putting It All Together
Appendix 4A Other Notations for Terms of Payment
Review Problems
Self-Test Exercise
 
Chapter 5: Applications of Linear Equations
5.1 Solving Two Equations in Two Unknowns
5.2 Cost-Volume-Profit and Break-Even Analysis
Definitions and Assumptions
Contribution Margin Approach to CVP Analysis
Revenue and Cost Function Approach to CVP Analysis
5.3 Introduction to Graphical Techniques
5.4 Graphical Method for Solving Two Equations in Two Unknowns
Review Problems
Self-Test Exercise
 
Chapter 6: Simple Interest
6.1 Basic Concepts
6.2 Determining the Time Period (Term)
6.3 Maturity Value (Future Value) of a Loan or Investment
6.4 Equivalent Payments
6.5 The Equivalent Value of a Payment Stream
6.6 Loans: A Principle About Principle
Appendix 6A An Aid for Determining the Number of Days in Each Month
Appendix 6B The Texas Instruments BA II Plus Date Worksheet
Review Problems
Self-Test Exercise
 
Chapter 7: Applications of Simple Interest
7.1 Savings Accounts and Short-Term GICs
7.2 The Valuation Principle
7.3 Treasury Bills and Commercial Paper
7.4 Demand Loans
Common Terms and Conditions
Revolving Loans
Fixed-Payment Loans
7.5 Canada Student Loans
Appendix 7A Promissory Notes
Concepts and Definitions
Discounting Promissory Notes
Review Problems
Self-Test Exercise
 
Chapter 8: Compound Interest: Future Value and Present Value
8.1 Basic Concepts
8.2 Future Value (or Maturity Value)
Calculating Future Value versus Time Equivalent Payments
8.3 Present Value
8.4 Using Financial Calculators
Key Definitions and Calculator Operation
Cash-Flow Sign Convention
8.5 Other Applications of Compounding
Compound-Interest Investments
Valuation of Investments
Compound Growth
8.6 Equivalent Payment Streams
Appendix 8A Instructions for Specific Models of Financial Calculators
Setting the Calculator in the Financial Mode
Setting the Number of Decimal Places Displayed
Setting a Floating Point Decimal
Checking the Contents of a Financial Key's Memory
Other Topics
Review Problems
Self-Test Exercise
 
Chapter 9: Compound Interest: Further Topics and Applications
9.1 Calculating the Periodic Interest Rate
9.2 Calculating the Number of Compounding Periods
9.3 Effective Interest Rate
9.4 Equivalent Interest Rates
Appendix 9A Annualized Rates of Return and Growth
Review Problems
Self-Test Exercise
 
Chapter 10: Ordinary Annuities: Future Value and Present Value
10.1 Terminology
10.2 Future Value of an Ordinary Simple Annuity
Future Value Using the Algebraic Method
Future Value Using the Financial Calculator Functions
Contribution of Each Payment to an Annuity's Future Value
Applications of the Future Value of an Annuity
10.3 Present Value of an Ordinary Simple Annuity
Present Value Using the Algebraic Method
Present Value Using the Financial Calculator Functions
Contribution of Each Payment to an Annuity's Present Value
Applications of the Present Value of an Annuity
10.4 Deferred Annuities
10.5 Ordinary General Annuities
Review Problems
Self-Test Exercise
 
Chapter 11: Ordinary Annuities: Payment Size, Term, and Interest Rate
11.1 Calculating the Periodic Payment
11.2 Calculating the Number of Payments
11.3 Calculating the Interest Rate
Appendix 11A Derivation of the Formula for n from the Formula for FV
Appendix 11B The Trial-and-Error Method for Calculating the Interest Rate per Payment Interval
Review Problems
Self-Test Exercise
 
Chapter 12: Annuities: Special Situations
12.1 Perpetuities
12.2 Constant-Growth Annuities
Review Problems
Self-Test Exercise
 
Chapter 13: Annuities Due
13.1 Future Value of an Annuity Due
Future Value Using the Algebraic Method
Future Value Using the Financial Calculator Functions
13.2 Present Value of an Annuity Due
Present Value Using the Algebraic Method
Present Value Using the Financial Calculator Functions
13.3 Calculating the Periodic Payment, Number of Payments, and Interest Rate
13.4 Putting It All Together
Appendix 13A Setting Your Calculator in the Annuity Due Mode
Review Problems
Self-Test Exercise
 
Chapter 14: Loan Amortization; Mortgages
14.1 Loan Balances and Details of Individual Payments
Calculating the Loan Balance
Calculating the Final Payment
Calculating the Interest and Principal Components of a Payment
14.2 Loan Amortization Schedule
14.3 Mortgage Loans: Fundamentals
Basic Concepts and Definitions
Calculating the Payment and Balance Qualifying for a Mortgage Loan
Common Prepayment Privileges and Penalties
14.4 Mortgage Loans: Additional Topics (In Part C of the CD-ROM)
The Effective Cost of Borrowing Valuation of Mortgages
Review Problems
Self-Test Exercise
 
Chapter 15: Bonds and Sinking Funds
15.1 Basic Concepts and Definitions
15.2 Bond Price on an Interest Payment Date
Dependence of Bond Price on Prevailing Interest Rates
Calculating a Bond's Price on an Interest Payment Date
15.3 Yield to Maturity on an Interest Payment Date
15.4 Bond Price on Any Date
Calculating a Bond's Price on Any Date
Quotation of Bond Prices
15.5 Sinking Funds Sinking Fund for a Capital Expenditure
Sinking Fund for Debt Retirement
Appendix 15A Amortization of Bond Premiums and Discounts (In Part D of the CD-ROM)
Amortization of a Bond's Premium
Amortization of a Bond's Discount
Review Problems
Self-Test Exercise





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