Concept Checks: At the end of the section for each Learning Objective is a Concept Check to reinforce student"s understanding of that particular Learning Objective. * Bottom Line: This end-of-chapter feature ties each Learning Objective to self-test problems (with answers). Students will have the opportunity to check whether they have mastered the chapter"s key skills before moving on to the assignments. * Self-Check Review Problems: Located at the end of each chapter, these problems provide yet another opportunity for students to test themselves before completing the end-of-chapter assignments. Answers are provided at the end of the text, Appendix B. * Step-by-Step Problem-Solving Approach: Short, concise text sections are followed by examples with step-by-step solutions. Students will learn mathematical concepts by immediately applying practical solutions to common business problems, and will improve their problem-solving skills by studying the way example problems are worked out. * Business Examples and Problems: Abundant practical business problems and examples from a variety of businesses help students better relate to the material and see how it applies to modern life.