Everyday math for everyday life : a handbook for when it just doesn't add up

Ryan, Mark 1955- (Author).

Summary: A practical field guide to everyday mathematics explains how to develop helpful math skills in sections that review basic arithmetic and mathematical concepts ranging from fractions and percentages to statistics, ratios, and roots.

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ISBN: 0446677264
ISBN: 9780446677264
Physical Description: print
xix, 364 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Publisher: New York : Warner Books, c2002.

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Includes index.

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pt. 1. Getting back to basics -- The fundamentals -- Fractions, decimals, and percents -- Ratios and proportions -- Powers and roots -- Basic geometry -- Measurement and conversion -- Probability and odds -- Statistics -- Charts and graphs -- pt. 2. money matters -- Balancing your checkbook -- Credit cards, loans, and mortgages -- Insurance -- Three investment tables -- Investment formulas -- Economic terms explained -- pt. 3. Around the house -- Cooking and food -- Home, lawn, and garden -- Tips for helping your kids with math -- pt. 4. Out and about -- Shopping and tipping -- Gambling and games -- Baseball statistics -- Weather -- Travel and the globe.

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