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Packed with real-world examples that make sense, \u003ci\u003eMath For Real Life For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e takes the stress out of your daily calculation encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides tips for understanding and using basic mathematical concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows you how math helps the mind to reason and organize complicated situations or problems into clear, simple, and logical steps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers all of the math skills you're likely to need in everyday situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a practical, plain-English guide to mastering everyday math skills, \u003ci\u003eMath For Real Life For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Boning Up on Math Basics 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Awesome Operations: Math Fundamentals 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: High School Reunion: Revisiting Key Principles of Algebra and Geometry 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Becoming a Believer: Conversion, Statistics, Probability and More 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Miracle of Mental Math 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Math for Everyday Activities 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Let’s Make a Deal! Math You Use When Shopping 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Mmm, Mmm, Good: Kitchen Calculations 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: It Does a Body Good: Math for Health and Well-Being 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Putting Geometry to Work at Home 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Math and Statistics around Town and on the Road 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Math to Manage Your Personal Finances 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Budgets, Bank Accounts, Credit Cards, and More 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Key Principles of Investment Math 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Covering Your Assets: Insurance Math 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Taking Math to Work 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: How Taxing! 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