Practical mathematics for consumers.
Contributors: Globe Fearon Educational Publisher.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Globe Fearon/Pearson Learning Group
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Parsippany, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 371
ISBN-13: 9780130241467
Subjects: Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary); Finance, Personal -- Study and teaching (Secondary); Home economics -- Accounting -- Study and teaching (Secondary); Consumer education
Notes: Includes index and glossary.
Table of contents: title: unit 1. On your own: Covering your expenses ; Making and changing your budget; title: unit 2. Earning a paycheck: Your salary ; Your take-home pay; title: unit 3. Banking and saving: Choosing a bank ; Using a checking account; title: unit 4. Cash or credit: Credit card math ; Loans and interest; title: unit 5. Selecting housing: Finding a place to live ; Decorating your home; title: unit 6. Buying and preparing food: Eating for good health; Choosing and buying groceries; title: unit 7. Buying personal items: Deciding what you need ; Getting the best buy; title: unit 8. Owning a vehicle: Buying and leasing a vehicle ; Maintaining a vehicle; title: unit 9. Recreation, travel, and entertainment: Budgeting for recreation ; Planning a trip.