The Little Black Book of Business Math

The purpose of this book is to reduce the common business applications of math to a level that you can use in your job. You will gain math comfort step by step, and with it the personal confidence to tackle a table, chart, report, or analysis that previously left you confused or frustrated. You’ll learn how to define a problem, how to break it down into logical and simple components, and explain your conclusions with clarity. You will discover that math is not so mysterious or complicated that it cannot be mastered. And with that mastery will come a sense of confidence and personal accomplishment. Keep this little black book in a desk drawer, hidden beneath a stack of files or disguised as an expense record. If you want to make certain that no one else finds this book in your possession, some experts recommend using a plain brown book cover, marked “Procedures.” Take the book out when you’re confronted with a math challenge; you’ll get your answers in an instant. This book will help you succeed with one of the most important skills there is – being able to explain complex information in clear, concise, and understandable form. At the end of each chapter, a number of work project questions are included so that you may test your grasp of the subject. Answers and explanations are provided in the appendix.