Concepts of Math for Business: An Introduction to Basic Language for Computers (UMAP)

This module shows how to use a computer to solve simple problems in accounting, marketing and finance. It is self-contained for anyone with previous experience with percents, absolute values, exponenets, and roots. The BASIC language for computers is introduced, but be aware that different makes and models of time-share and microcomputers use slight variations of BASIC.

Table of Contents:

INTRODUCTION

1. ENTERING DATA AND PRINTING RESULTS

2. SYSTEM COMMANDS

3. FLOWCHARTING

4. PERCENTAGE PROBLEMS

5. COUNTING LOOPS AND ACCUMULATING DATA

6. PROBLEMS IN FINANCE: COMPOUND INTEREST, SAVINGS PLANS, SINKING FUNDS AND A MORTGAGE SCHEDULE

7. REFERENCES

8. ANSWERS TO SELECTED PROBLEMS