Basic College Mathematics: An Applied Approach

Key differences between 10th and 9th editions

• Period between current and previous publications: 3 years (2013 vs 2010).
• Aufmann & Lockwood's book was first published in 1991.
• The 10th Ed. consists of 8 chapters just as its predecessor.
• Projects or Group Activities have been updated and moved to the end of each set of exercises.
• Chapter A "AIM for Success" has been updated and is now the first chapter in the text. Chapter A outlines study skills that are used by students who have been successful in this course. Topics include how to stay motivated, making a commitment to success, how to manage your time, and preparing for and taking tests.
• Section 1.5 "Division of Whole Numbers" offers additional exercises on quotients and dividends that contain zero.
• Section 3.1 "Introduction to Decimals" offers a new discussion on comparing decimals.
• Chapter 6 "Applications for Business and Consumers" presents new and expanded Monthly Payment Table to calculate mortgage and car loan payments.