Finite Mathematics Using Microsoft Excel

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The software platform used is the Microsoft Excel 5.0 spreadsheet. ….. In this tutorial, we will learn to use some basic features of Excel Solver in order …

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Overview and examples from
Finite Mathematics
Using Microsoft Excela
Revathi Narasimhan
Saint Peter’s College
An electronic supplement to Finite Mathematics and Its Applications, 6th Ed. , by Goldstein,
Schneider, and Siegel, Prentice Hall, 19972
Introduction
In any introductory mathematics course designed for non-mathematics majors, it
is important for the student to understand and apply mathematical ideas in a
variety of contexts. With the increased use of advanced software in all fields, it
is also important for the student to effectively interact with the new technology.
Our goal is to integrate these two objectives in a supplement for the text Finite
Mathematics and Its Applications, by Goldstein, Schneider, and Siegel.
The package consists of interactive tutorials and projects in an Excel workbook
format. The software platform used is the Microsoft Excel 5.0 spreadsheet. It
was chosen for the following reasons: