Math for the Automotive Trade [Paperback]

MATH FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE TRADE, 6th Edition, is the easy-to-understand worktext that delivers the real-world math you need for automotive repair careers--and kicks the rest to the curb. Using real manufacturer specs, completing automotive repair orders, and checking your results against industry references right in the appendices, you'll practice the calculations that automotive repair technicians do on the job every day. Written by seasoned automotive pros, MATH FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE TRADE starts with the math basics, greasing the wheels before moving on to the practice exercises. Even better, this book includes the latest, easy-to-understand information about taxes, finances, discounts, and profits, to simplify business math, and move you a step closer to a career in management or your own automotive repair shop.1. Whole Numbers. 2. Decimals. 3. Fractions. 4. Geometry, Angle Measurement, and the Metric System. 5. Integers and Signed Numbers. 6. Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages. 7. Business and Statistics. 8. Completing Repair Orders. 9. The Automobile Engine. 10. Automobile Engine Systems. 11. Automobile Electrical Systems. 12. The Automobile Drive Train. 13. The Automobile Chassis. 14. Automobile Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. 15. Measurement Tools. Appendix B: Summary of Formulas in this Text-Workbook. Appendix C: Answers to Odd-Numbered Practice Exercises. Index.