Concept of function – variables and constants – Linear function- examples, quadratic function – examples, Break even analysis –simple problems
Arithmetic Progression: Formula for nth term – Sum to n terms – properties of A.P – Arithmetic mean – simple problems only. Geometric Progression: Formula for nth term – Sum to n terms – Sum to infinity – Geometric mean – simple problems.
Leasehold estate – Free hold Estate – Amortization - Amount of immediate annuity - Amount of annuity due - present value of an immediate annuity - present value of deferred annuity
Amortization of a Dept- Outstanding Principal – Mortgages – refinancing a loan. Sinking Funds – Comparison of Amortization and Sinking fund methods
Introduction and terminology – purchase price to yield a given Investment Rate – Callable bonds – premium and discount – price of a bond between bond interest Dates – Finding the yield rate.
Reference Book:
1. Business Mathematics &Statistics by Navnitham ,P.A, Jai Publishers Trichy -21, April 2011 2. Introduction to Business Mathematics by Sundersan and Jayaseelan, Sultan chand Co &Ltd, Newdelhi, 1998. 3. Business Mathematics Sanchetti D.C and Kapoor V.K, Sultan chand Co &Ltd, New Delhi, 2007 Reprint 11th edition.
Text Book:
1. Business Mathematics and Statistics by P.R. Vittal, Margham Publications – Reprint – 2006 (For Units I, II and III) 2. Mathematics of finance by Petr zima, Robert L. Brown, Second edition, Tata Mc.Graw – Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi - 1996 (For IV and V Units)