Prentice Hall's Reference to Mathematics: A Guide to Everyday Math

A spiral approach to developing concepts enables professionals to easily use this quick and ready reference. Linking new and old terminology for mathematical concepts, this guide contains a step-by-step format with numerous examples and “tips,” and an extensive index of easy-to-find topics. A four-part organization covers numerous topics under the headings of: computations, equations and formulas, measurement and geometry, and statistics and probability. For nurses, dieticians, job trainers, home schooling professionals, and consumers who want to calculate the “best financial deal” when buying a home, saving and investing money, etc.