{"product_id":"everyday-mathematics-made-easy-isbn-9781577152224","title":"Everyday Mathematics Made Easy","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis easy-to-understand handbook teaches essential math concepts using real-life examples so you can confidently apply math skills in everyday situations such as personal finance, cooking, home repair, and shopping. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For many of us, math can conjure memories of frustration and embarrassment, yet \u003cb\u003emath and its application are all around us every day\u003c\/b\u003e—in the workplace, supermarket, mall, and the gas station, where a basic math solution can easily and quickly solve a problem. However, some of us have either blocked out, forgotten, or simply did not learn the basics of math. With \u003ci\u003eEveryday Mathematics Made Easy\u003c\/i\u003e, author Thomas Begnal brings math back to the forefront of our brains and re-teaches (or teaches) \u003cb\u003eall the basic math concepts\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Using an encouraging voice throughout, \u003cb\u003eeach chapter is devoted to a specific math topic\u003c\/b\u003e and explains the underlying basic math function in a \u003cb\u003esimple and easy-to-understand\u003c\/b\u003e way. \u003cb\u003eStep-by-step instructions\u003c\/b\u003e on topics such as the traditional operations of \u003cb\u003earithmetic\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003efractions and decimals\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eaverages\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eratios and percentages\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003egeometry\u003c\/b\u003e, and more are enforced with \u003cb\u003esidebars\u003c\/b\u003e on how to solve math problems quickly and correctly in common situations, including:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCooking\u003c\/b\u003e: How to double or half recipes; how long to thaw food items based on ratios; how to convert measurements from imperial to metric; and how to work with ingredient ratios in food recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShopping:\u003c\/b\u003e How to determine a better deal between two sale items; what is the real cost of an item after the sale percentage is taken off; how much is the sales tax; and how much to tip at a restaurant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinances:\u003c\/b\u003e How to figure out interest rates on credit cards, loans, and mortgages; how to determine the value of a car; how much will it cost to use gasoline on a road trip; how to determine the cost of gas per gallon; how to balance a checkbook; and how to determine currency exchanges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHome:\u003c\/b\u003e How to determine how much a home-improvement project will increase the value of a home; how to take accurate room measurements; how to determine the correct size of furniture to fit in a space; how determine the ratio of a solution when mixed with water; how much does it cost to run appliances; how much fertilizer do you need for a yard; and how to determine if a rotting tree may hit your house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eGet a quick review of everything you forgot you knew with the \u003cb\u003eEveryday Learning series\u003c\/b\u003e from Wellfleet Press. Need a refresher course in topics like grammar and philosophy? Then let these handy reference books be your sidekicks on your journey to higher learning. You’ll learn about timeless global topics, as well as the thought leaders responsible for some of the greatest contributions in the worlds of science, art, and more. Packed with useful information, these portable books are perfect for commuters who want to jump-start their day with useful and fun facts. With the Everyday Learning series, you’ll be an expert in any field in no time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Other titles in this series include\u003ci\u003e: Everyday Economics Made Easy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEveryday Grammar Made Easy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEveryday Philosophy Made Easy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEveryday Spanish Made Easy\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Wellfleet Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44895619023077,"sku":"NP9781577152224","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_ad262d12-23a6-4f04-8901-375f09fc1747.jpg?v=1773101985","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/everyday-mathematics-made-easy-isbn-9781577152224","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}