Book
Everyday math for everyday life : a handbook for when it just doesn't add up
Record details
- ISBN: 0446677264
- ISBN: 9780446677264
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Physical Description:
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xix, 364 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Publisher: New York : Warner Books, c2002.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 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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| Subject: | Mathematics Popular works |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | QA 93 .R93 2002 | 30775305472327 | General Collection | Available | - |
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.