Contents
Set Theory and Binary Operations 152
1

Functions and their Applications
53

Limit and Continuity
73

Differentiation Basic Concepts 99 128
99

Applications of Derivative 129 156
129

Maxima and Minima
157

Partial Differentiation
190

Integral Calculus 228 279
228

Product of nGeometric Means
499

Analytical Geometry 509 545
509

Theory of Equations 546 594
546

Differential Equations and their Applications 595 644
595

InputOutput Analysis 645 661
645

LINEAR PROGRAMMING
662

Graphical Method 694721
694

Introduction
722


Vector Algebra
280

Matrix and Determinant
302

Mathematics for Finance 374 415
374

Fundamentals of Probability 416 442
416

Probability Distributions
443

Progressions AP GP
472

Simplex Algorithm Minimization Case
734

Some Complications and Their Resolution
756

Introduction
772

Standard Results on Duality
780

Game Theory 785 803
785

This book is designed for students studying quantitative methods from business perpective for the first time. It provides the basic concepts and applications of mathematics suited to the needs of students appearing in the examinations of BCom (Hons.), BA (Eco. Hons.), MCom, MA (Eco.), BBA, BCA, MBA, BIT, CA, ICWA and other professional examinations. The development of this book reflects a special concern to present mathematical concepts in terms that the reader can understand and practice with a variety of illustrations and examples. Thus the approach is to communicate the practical aspects of mathematics in a way that drives out the common fear of learning any mathematical subject. Each chapter includes :- ? Illustrations and solved examples. ? Self practice problems with hints and answers ? Trend questions appearing in university and professional examinations. All of these allow the reader to check his understanding and consolidate the learning progress