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Published June 16, 2026

Applied Math with Python

Solve Real-World Problems with Python-Based Solutions

by Blake Rayfield

Applied Mathematics
Python Programming
Data Science
Business Analytics

Publisher: Wiley

Edition: 1st Edition

Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 978-1394370757

ISBN-10: 139437075X

About This Book

A step-by-step guide for using Python to transform abstract mathematical concepts into effective, on-the-ground scripts that solve real-world business problems. Applied Math with Python is a detailed, step-by-step guide for business professionals, analysts, and data scientists interested in using Python to perform crucial organizational tasks: optimizing inefficient supply chains, calculating probabilities, forecasting financial performance, mining customer data for new insights, and more. This book uses practical examples and hands-on exercises to explain how to combine concepts from optimization, probability, statistics, and other branches of mathematics with the Python language to solve difficult, common business problems. You'll discover how to create useful customer segments, model revenue growth, and allocate limited resources in product launches or expansions. Inside the book: • Modular, plug-and-play strategies for solving hard problems in Python in situations where a spreadsheet is inadequate • Instructions for building effective, scalable Python scripts incorporating many of the most powerful Python libraries, including pandas, NumPy, matplotlib, seaborn, scikit-learn, and Plotly • Start-to-finish coverage for business professionals – from building a Python scripting environment on your local computer or in a cloud environment to designing, writing, testing, and running a functional script Perfect for entrepreneurs, analysts, managers, and professionals working in AI, data science, and finance, this guide transforms abstract mathematical concepts into useful, repeatable, scalable solutions you can implement immediately in your team and organization.

What You'll Learn

Supply Chain Optimization

Build Python scripts to optimize inefficient supply chains and resource allocation

Probability & Forecasting

Calculate accurate probabilities and forecast financial performance with confidence

Customer Data Mining

Extract actionable insights from customer data and create meaningful segments

Python Libraries Mastery

Master powerful libraries: pandas, NumPy, matplotlib, seaborn, scikit-learn, and Plotly

Key Features

  • Modular, plug-and-play strategies for solving hard problems in Python where spreadsheets fall short
  • Instructions for building effective, scalable Python scripts using industry-standard libraries
  • Complete coverage for business professionals – from setting up your environment to designing and deploying functional scripts
  • Practical examples and hands-on exercises throughout
  • Real-world business problem solutions you can implement immediately

About the Author

Blake Rayfield, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of North Florida. He's a Fulbright Specialist with expertise in applying mathematical solutions to common, difficult business problems. His research has appeared in the Journal of Financial Research, the Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance, and the Review of Behavioral Finance.

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