Mathematics for Actuarial Students, Part 1, Elementary Differential and Integral Calculus

Originally published in 1939, this book is the first of a two-volume set on the mathematics required for the examinations of the Institute of Actuaries.

Harry Freeman (Author)

9781316606988, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 April 2016

192 pages
21.7 x 14 x 1.5 cm, 0.268 kg

Originally published in 1939, this book forms the first part of a two-volume series on the mathematics required for the examinations of the Institute of Actuaries, focusing on elementary differential and integral calculus. Miscellaneous examples are included at the end of the text. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in actuarial science and mathematics.

Introduction
Part I. Elementary Trigonometry: 1. Definitions
Part II. Functions and Limits: 2. Algebraic functions
Part III. Differential Calculus: 3. Definitions: standard forms, successive differentiation
4. Expansions
5. Maxima and minima
6. Miscellaneous theorems
Part IV. Integral Calculus: 7. Definitions and standard forms
8. More difficult integrals: integration by parts
9. Definite integrals: areas, miscellaneous theorems
Miscellaneous examples
Answers to the examples
Index.

Subject Areas: Economic statistics [KCHS]