Overview

Covering all of the intimidating mathematical challenges you are likely to face in your career, this book uses humorous examples to illustrate serious points about the usefulness of arithmetic in everyday life. By approaching the topic with explanations of real-life examples from the media, advertisements, products and services the book allows you to connect easily to all those scary figures you have to juggle every day. Areas covered include: Mental Maths; Terminology in everyday use e.g. mathematics, arithmetic; millions/billions; Unwholesome numbers: fractions and decimals; Common Conversions e.g. Mph:kph; Mpg:kpg; Miles:Km; Temperature: Fahrenheit: Celsius; Time Zones; Exchange rates; Ratios and proportions; Measuring business performance: Priceless percentages; Averages: Mode, Median and Mean; Probability and odds; Entree Economics; Show me my money: Personal Finance. Each chapter builds on the last and ends with practice tests, answers and explanations, helping you to consolidate what you are learning.

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Author:   Heidi Smith ,  Peter Stokes
Publisher:   John Murray Press
Imprint:   Teach Yourself
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 19.90cm
Weight:   0.186kg
ISBN:  

9781444102253

ISBN 10:   1444102257
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   27 August 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

: Personal Introduction: What is mathematics and arithmetic? : Chapter 1 Basically the basics: Mental Maths: : Chapter 2 Unwholesome numbers: Fractions and Decimals. : Chapter 3 Doing business over there: Common conversions. : Chapter 4 Measuring business performance: Priceless Percentages. : Chapter 5 Numbers at work; reading a spreadsheet. : Chapter 6 Value for Money: Averages, ratios and proportions. : Chapter 7 Assessing the Competition: x, y and a day at the races. : Chapter 8 The Life Science: Entrée Economics. : Chapter 9 Show me my money: Personal Finance. : Chapter 10 Living numeracy: where to find out more. Summary of learning points. List of useful organisations. Free training and help

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Mac Bride has many years' experience of teaching maths and computing. This invaluable teaching background has made him a much sought-after author in the UK and internationally. Heidi Smith is the author-editor of a series of psychometric testing books and has several years experience designing and managing training programmes for businesses.

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