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Practical Business Math Procedures w/ DVD, Business Math Handbook, and Wall Street Journal insert
by Jeffrey Slater
from McGraw-Hill/Irwin
Customer Reviews:
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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0 
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A little muddled 
Math is my adversary. I took a lower class which uses this textbook hoping to come out with a reasonable grade. (I did pass.)
The book starts off with elementary math, fractions, multiplication, and division before veering off into payroll and taxes. I didn't like this book because I tend to be an analytical person when it comes to accounting and basic math. I like to have answers for the "Why" questions that pop up continuously. This book doesn't explain a lot of things to my satisfaction.... more info
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Interactive & More 
This book is more of what I think a "text" book should be for learning. It has nice colorful graphics [drawn, photocopied, and photographed] to arouse one's interest and learning. There are "real" companies given as factual examples and links to explore. The Teachers editon would be the best [it not only gives all the answers to the problems, but shows the step by step formulas to use]. I also found that by going to the book companies online resorces, you can download and print PowerPoint slides to help... more info
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lost in translation
I used this book in a business math class and I found it to be confusing and hard to follow. I have a good grasp on business concepts and this book left me feeling more confused after my class than when I began. The approach to this class certainly is not one I would reccomend for college level (for any level for that matter).
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Useful in the real world 
I used the 7th edition in the business math class I took. The class was listed under the BUS designation, and was not intended for those above the 096 level in math. I took it at a community college as part of a certificate program. The first 4 chapters were review and the balance was the class. The chapters were well written and the practice problems useful. There are many problems for each chapter.
I use the formulas and concepts in my work. I am co manager of a grocery store. I use the things I... more info
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