Fundamental Mathematics Through Applications

(Note: All chapters begin with a Pretest and end with Key Concepts and Skills, Review Exercises, a Posttest, and with the exception of Chapter 1, a Cumulative Review). 1. Whole Numbers. Introduction to Whole Numbers. Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers. Multiplying Whole Numbers. Dividing Whole Numbers. Exponents, Order of Operations, and Averages. More on Solving Word Problems. 2. Fractions. Factors and Prime Numbers. Introduction to Fractions. Adding and Subtracting Fractions. Multiplying and Dividing Fractions. 3. Decimals. Introduction to Decimals. Adding and Subtracting Decimals. Multiplying Decimals. Dividing Decimals. 4. Basic Algebra: Solving Simple Equations. Introduction to Basic Algebra. Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations. Solving Multiplication and Division Equations. 5. Ratio and Proportion. Introduction to Ratios. Solving Proportions. 6. Percents. Introduction to Percents. Solving Percent Problems. More on Percents. Appendix. The Times Table. A Table of Common Fraction, Decimal, and Percent Equivalents. Introduction to Calculators.Akst, Geoffrey is the author of 'Fundamental Mathematics Through Applications', published 2002 under ISBN 9780201796223 and ISBN 0201796228.