Assam University Bcom Syllabus 3RD SEMESTER BUSINESS MATHEMATICS
B. COM 3RD SEMESTER
BUSINESS MATHEMATICS
BCMP 304 OPTION -I (PASS PAPER)
Objective : The objective of this course is to enable the students to have the basic idea of mathematics as is applicable to business.
Full Marks -50
UNIT 1
ALGEBRA 10
1.1. Laws of indices; Permutation and Combination.1.2. Binomial Theorem; Exponential and Logarithmic Series.
1.3. Matrices (upto 3 order): Meaning, Addition, Multiplication, Solution of linear simultaneous equation, Rank of a matrix.
UNIT 2
DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS 10
2.1 Concept of Limit & continuity.2.2 Derivative of a function; Rules and interpretation of various order
derivatives.
2.3 Maxima and Minima of univariate functions: Application of Maxima
& Minima and point of inflexion.
UNIT 3
PARTIAL DERIVATIVES 10
3.1 Partial derivatives upto second order: Homogeneity of functions and Euler’s Theorem.3.2 Total Differentials; Differentiation of implicit function with the help of total differentials.
UNIT 4
INTEGRATION 10
4.1 Integration: Meaning, Standard forms; Methods of integration - by substitution, by parts; Definite integration; Finding areas in simple cases.
UNIT 5
LINEAR PROGRAMMING 10
5.1 Meaning and Importance of Linear Programming.5.2 Linear Programming - Formulation of LPP, Graphical Method of Solution.
5.3 Simplex Method - Solution of problems upto three variables.
suggested Readings:
1. Kapoor V.K.: Business Mathematics, Sultan Chand & Sons, Delhi.2. Nag N.K.: Business Mathematics, Kalyani Publisher.
3. Holden: Mathematics for Business and Economics, Macn-ifllan India.
4. Sancheti D.C. and Kapoor V.K.: Business Mathematics, Sultan Chand & Sons.
5. Narayan, S.: Differential Calculus and Integral Calculus, Sultan Chand & Sons.
6. Bhattacharjee & Adhikari : “Business Mathematics & Statistics”, Kalyani Publishers.
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