The purpose of the Study Guide is to help you to learn the specific concepts of business mathematics, as outlined in objectives within each lesson. Follow the Study Guide and the study schedule as you work through the course.

The Study Guide contains the twelve units listed below.

Unit 1 Mathematical Operations
Unit 2 Basic Algebra
Unit 3 Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages
Unit 4 Marketing Mathematics
Unit 5 Applications of Linear Equations
Unit 6 Data Analysis and Statistics
Unit 7 Principles of Simple Interest
Unit 8 Principles of Compound Interest
Unit 9 Annuities
Unit 10 Loans and Mortgages
Unit 11 Bonds and Sinking Funds
Unit 12 Investment Decisions

The first five units review fundamental mathematical skills, such as algebra and other mathematical techniques that students must be able to perform in order to solve mathematical problems encountered in business. Unit 6 addresses tools of data analysis. Units 7 to 12 are on the topic of Financial Mathematics.

You will find that the order in which the Study Guide takes you through the course material does not follow the textbook. As well, the Study Guide unit names do not match the names of the chapters in the textbook. You may be asked to omit material, or to do sections of the textbook out of order. You may assume that if you are not specifically told to do a section of the textbook you can omit it. The author of the Study Guide has tried to ensure that you cover material in the order that best fits this course, knowing that no textbook has perfect order.

Note: There are no short cuts. You must work through all the course material in the order outlined to be successful in this course.