Practical Problems In Mathematics For Manufacturing Answers

Practical Problems in Mathematics for Industrial Technology, 1st Edition

Practical Problems in Mathematics for Industrial Technology

Published: © 1996

Print ISBN: 9780827369740

Pages: 256

This book covers a variety of topics in mathematics as they relate to industrial technologies including manufacturing, electricity/electronics, graphics, communication, transportation, industrial management, materials and related science principles. Organized by topics, the main objective is to develop strong, logical problem-solving skills. A brief description of each math principle is presented with step-by-step examples. The explanations are designed to emphasize the… More

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Whole Numbers: Addition; Subtraction; Multiplication; Division; Review and Combined Operations. Common Fractions: Addition; Subtraction; Multiplication; Division; Review and Combined Operations. Decimal Fractions; Significant Digits; Rounding and Scientific Notation; Addition; Subtraction; Multiplication; Division; Decimal and Common Fraction Equivalents; Review and Combined Operations. Percents, Averages and Estimates: Percent and Percentages; Interest; Discount; Averages and Estimates; Review. Powers and Roots: Powers and Order of Operations; Roots; Review and Combined Operations. Measurement: Length; Area and Pressure; Volume and Mass; Energy and Temperature; Measurement involving Time; Review and Combined Operations. Tables, Charts and Graphic Representation of Data: Line Graphs; Pie Graphs; Bar and Stacked Bar Graphs. Ratio and Proportion: Ratio; Proportion; Combined Problems. Formulas and Equations: Representation; Rearrangement; Formulas Common in Industrial Technology. Geometry and Trigonometry: Pythagorean Theorem; Trigonometric Functions.

Excellent coverage of a variety of industrial technology topics makes this a valuable supplement to many vocational texts
Explanations are used to give the reader a better working knowledge of math applications
The reader develops a strong logical approach through step-by-step examples and problems
Topics from addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, to fractions, averages and estimates, powers and roots, measurement, graphs, ratio and proportion, formulas, and equations are covered throughout the book.
Quizzes help monitor reader progress

Donna Boatwright

Donna Boatwright is presently the Technology Coordinator and a teacher for Italy Independent School District. She has been an instructor of computer applications, engineering, machining, and welding at several universities.

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Excellent coverage of a variety of industrial technology topics makes this a valuable supplement to many vocational texts
Explanations are used to give the reader a better working knowledge of math applications
The reader develops a strong logical approach through step-by-step examples and problems
Topics from addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, to fractions, averages and estimates, powers and roots, measurement, graphs, ratio and proportion, formulas, and equations are covered throughout the book.
Quizzes help monitor reader progress

About the author(s)

Donna Boatwright

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