Empowering users with the basic mathematical skills necessary to effectively compete in today's workforce, this easy-to-follow book offers a simple and systematic learning approach with short units, an abundance of step-by-step examples, and many visual aids. Reviews fundamental operations of arithmetic, and develop readers' ability to apply basic math skills to common business situations; solve common business problems involving discounts, payroll, interest, markup, depreciation, inventory, and banking; and work mentally with speed and accuracy. Provides step-by-step examples that progress from very simple to more challenging concepts; integrates a substantial amount of boxed information and reminder notes with arrow icons pointing to concepts and illustrations; and provides immediate reinforcement with review quizzes at the end of each major unit topic, plus end-of-unit exercises and word problems. For anyone entering or in a profession that requires skills in basic business mathematics.