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MA 143 Business Math

This course introduces the mathematics necessary for a business student to pursue quantitatively oriented business courses including accounting, economics, marketing, finance and operations research. Topics include savings, loans, and annuities; linear equations, linear systems, matrices, and linear programming; quadratic, exponential and logarithmic equations and business applications; regression, rates of change, and differentiation. Some of the specific applications include fitting of curves, interest rate calculations, present and future values of annuities and marginal analysis.

Prerequisite: MA 100  or placement exam.