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Math for Real Life for Dummies

AUTHOR Schoenborn, Barry
PUBLISHER For Dummies (02/25/2013)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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The easy way to brush up on the math skills you need in real life

Not everyone retains the math they learned in school. Like any skill, your ability to speak "math" can deteriorate if left unused. From adding and subtracting money in a bank account to figuring out the number of shingles to put on a roof, math in all of its forms factors into daily life. Math For Real Life For Dummies provides you with the simple formulas and theorems that you're likely to encounter in the workplace, the kitchen, and even when playing games.

You can turn to Math For Real Life For Dummies to brush up on your math skills or to handle everyday encounters, like calculating restaurant tips, understanding interest rates, and figuring out percentages and odds. Packed with real-world examples that make sense, Math For Real Life For Dummies takes the stress out of your daily calculation encounters.

  • Provides tips for understanding and using basic mathematical concepts
  • Shows you how math helps the mind to reason and organize complicated situations or problems into clear, simple, and logical steps
  • Covers all of the math skills you're likely to need in everyday situations

If you're looking for a practical, plain-English guide to mastering everyday math skills, Math For Real Life For Dummies has you covered.

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ISBN-13: 9781118453308
ISBN-10: 1118453301
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 288
Carton Quantity: 18
Product Dimensions: 6.10 x 0.80 x 9.10 inches
Weight: 0.80 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product, Table of Contents
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Mathematics | Applied
Mathematics | Teaching - Subjects - Mathematics
Mathematics | Reference
Dewey Decimal: 510
Library of Congress Control Number: 2012955837
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The easy way to brush up on the math skills you need in real life

Not everyone retains the math they learned in school. Like any skill, your ability to speak "math" can deteriorate if left unused. From adding and subtracting money in a bank account to figuring out the number of shingles to put on a roof, math in all of its forms factors into daily life. Math For Real Life For Dummies provides you with the simple formulas and theorems that you're likely to encounter in the workplace, the kitchen, and even when playing games.

You can turn to Math For Real Life For Dummies to brush up on your math skills or to handle everyday encounters, like calculating restaurant tips, understanding interest rates, and figuring out percentages and odds. Packed with real-world examples that make sense, Math For Real Life For Dummies takes the stress out of your daily calculation encounters.

  • Provides tips for understanding and using basic mathematical concepts
  • Shows you how math helps the mind to reason and organize complicated situations or problems into clear, simple, and logical steps
  • Covers all of the math skills you're likely to need in everyday situations

If you're looking for a practical, plain-English guide to mastering everyday math skills, Math For Real Life For Dummies has you covered.

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Author: Schoenborn, Barry
Schoenborn is an independent technical writer with 25 years' experience creating technical documents for HP and many other companies. He recently wrote the documentation for HP's newest and largest mass storage device, the SureStore E Disk Array XP256.
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