Applied Calculus for Business, Economics, and the Social and Life Sciences introduces calculus in real-world contexts and provides a sound, intuitive understanding of the basic concepts students need as they pursue careers in business, the life sciences, and the social sciences. This EXPANDED EDITION includes four additional chapters on Differential Equations, Infinite Series and Taylor Approximations, Probability, and Trigonometric Functions. The new Ninth Edition builds on the straightforward writing style, practical applications from a variety of disciplines, clear step-by-step problem solving techniques, and comprehensive exercise sets that have been hallmarks of Hoffmann/Bradley's success through the years.
1 Functions, Graphs, and Limits
2 Differentiation: Basic Concepts
3 Additional Applications of the Derivative
4 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
5 Integration
6 Additional Topics in Integration
7 Calculus of Several Variables
8 Differential Equations
9 Infinite Series and Taylor Series Approximations
10 Probability and Calculus
11 Trigonometric Functions
Appendix A: Algebra Review
I Powers of e
II The Natural Logarithm (Base e)
III Trigonometric Functions
Text Solutions
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems, Chapter Checkup
Problems, and Chapter Review Problems
Index