Brief Applied Calculus

Brief Applied Calculus, 7th Edition, is a textbook designed for a one-semester course in applied or business calculus. The volume illustrates practical calculus concepts by drawing on applications in finance, business, and topics of general interest.

Subject coverage connects core mathematical methods to everyday scenarios, examining practical problems such as stock price analysis and manufacturing learning curves. The text also integrates technology coverage addressing graphing calculators and spreadsheets to support quantitative computation.

To aid learning throughout the term, the textbook incorporates pedagogical reinforcement through section and chapter summaries, annotated examples, and Just-in-Time algebra review material.