MathWorks features a career related to the theme of the chapter. Questions are given to illustrate the mathematics used by people who perform that type of work.

Chapter 1 (page 15)
Nutritionist

Chapter 1 (page 33)
Recreation Worker

Chapter 2 (page 61)
Concierge

Chapter 2 (page 79)
Cartographer

Chapter 3 (page 113)
Sports Statistician

Chapter 3 (page 131)
Fitness Trainer

Chapter 4 (page 165)
Billboard Assembler

Chapter 4 (page 183)
Packaging Designer

Chapter 5 (page 217)
Solid Waste Disposal Staff

Chapter 5 (page 237)
Financial Analyst

Chapter 6 (page 269)
Financial Counselor

Chapter 6 (page 289)
Political Scientist

Chapter 7 (page 313)
Truck Driver

Chapter 7 (page 333)
Ship Captain

Chapter 8 (page 361)
Animator

Chapter 8 (page 379)
Video Editor

Chapter 9 (page 403)
Meteorologist

Chapter 9 (page 423)
Disaster Relief Coordinator

Chapter 10 (page 445)
Genetic Counselor

Chapter 10 (page 463)
Research Geneticist

Chapter 11 (page 487)
Private Investigator

Chapter 11 (page 505)
Cryptographer