One of the most practical math books ever. The National Assessment of Adult Literacy reports that 22 percent of U.S. adults have a below-basic understanding of rudimentary math, and 33 percent have only a basic understanding. This practical guide uses everyday examples to teach the math that people need to know in order to balance their checkbooks, do credit card calculations, compare loan rates, compute their gas mileage, and more. Complete with tear-out reference guides such as a tipping card, this book helps adults get up to speed on the math they really need-every day.
"Math You Can Really Use - Every Day" skips mind-numbing theory and tiresome drills and gets right down to basic math that helps you do real-world stuff like figuring how much to tip, getting the best deals shopping, computing your gas mileage, and more. This is not your typical, dry math textbook. With a comfortable, easygoing approach, it:
- Covers math you'll need for balancing your checkbook, choosing or managing credit cards, comparing options for mortgages, insurance, and investments, and more
- Includes the basics on fractions, decimals, percentages, measurements, and geometric math
- Clues you in on simple shortcuts
- Includes examples plus pop quizzes with answers to help you solidify your understanding
- Features tear-out guides you can take with you for tipping and converting measurements
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One of the most practical math books ever. The National Assessment of Adult Literacy reports that 22 percent of U.S. adults have a below-basic understanding of rudimentary math, and 33 percent have only a basic understanding. This practical guide uses everyday examples to teach the math that people need to know in order to balance their checkbooks, do credit card calculations, compare loan rates, compute their gas mileage, and more. Complete with tear-out reference guides such as a tipping card, this book helps adults get up to speed on the math they really need-every day.
"Math You Can Really Use - Every Day" skips mind-numbing theory and tiresome drills and gets right down to basic math that helps you do real-world stuff like figuring how much to tip, getting the best deals shopping, computing your gas mileage, and more. This is not your typical, dry math textbook. With a comfortable, easygoing approach, it:
- Covers math you'll need for balancing your checkbook, choosing or managing credit cards, comparing options for mortgages, insurance, and investments, and more
- Includes the basics on fractions, decimals, percentages, measurements, and geometric math
- Clues you in on simple shortcuts
- Includes examples plus pop quizzes with answers to help you solidify your understanding
- Features tear-out guides you can take with you for tipping and converting measurements
Want to know how much 20% off is in dollars and cents? Want to figure out how much gas is going Read more...
Written for those who want to break away from rigid schedules, unappreciative bosses, and soul-sapping commutes, this book puts prospective Internet entrepreneurs on the road to success by offering an analysis of Internet mechanics and commerce and providing profiles of successful Internet businesses. Containing more than just technical information, this manual also helps the entrepreneur prioritize business goals and evaluate comfortable levels of risk, ensuring that the chosen business matches the aspirations of the entrepreneur. Each of the 101 business profiles includes promotion techniques for helping these start-ups get on the road to success, and a password for access to the companion website is provided. Read more...
