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Author : W. J. Howard
Release : 2001-04
Genre : Mathematics
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 877/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Doing Simple Math in Your Head by : W. J. Howard
Download or read book Doing Simple Math in Your Head written by W. J. Howard. This book was released on 2001-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents techniques for learning how to do math in your head.
Author : W. J. Howard
Release : 2001-04
Genre : Mental arithmetic
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 234/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Doing Simple Math in Your Head by : W. J. Howard
Download or read book Doing Simple Math in Your Head written by W. J. Howard. This book was released on 2001-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost all adults suffer a little math anxiety, especially when it comes to everyday problems they think they should be able to figure out in their heads. Want to figure the six percent sales tax on a $34.50 item? A 15 percent tip for a $13.75 check? The carpeting needed for a 121⁄2-by-17-foot room? No one learns how to do these mental calculations in school, where the emphasis is on paper-and-pencil techniques. With no math background required and no long list of rules to memorize, this book teaches average adults how to simplify their math problems, provides ample real-life practice problems and solutions, and gives grown-ups the necessary background in basic arithmetic to handle everyday problems quickly.
Author : Michael Shermer
Release : 2011-09-01
Genre : Mathematics
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 666/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Think Like A Maths Genius by : Michael Shermer
Download or read book Think Like A Maths Genius written by Michael Shermer. This book was released on 2011-09-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that it's easier to add and subtract from left to right, rather than the other way round? And that you can be taught to square a three-digit number in seconds? In Think Like A Maths Genius, two mathematicians offer tips and tricks for doing tricky maths the easy way. With their help, you can learn how to perform lightning calculations in your head, discover methods of incredible memorisation and other feats of mental agility. Learn maths secrets for the real world, from adding up your shopping and calculating a restaurant tip, to figuring out gambling odds (or how much you've won) and how to solve sudoku faster.
Author : Arthur Benjamin
Release : 2008-06-03
Genre : Mathematics
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 46X/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Secrets of Mental Math by : Arthur Benjamin
Download or read book Secrets of Mental Math written by Arthur Benjamin. This book was released on 2008-06-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers. Secrets of Mental Math will have you thinking like a math genius in no time. Get ready to amaze your friends—and yourself—with incredible calculations you never thought you could master, as renowned “mathemagician” Arthur Benjamin shares his techniques for lightning-quick calculations and amazing number tricks. This book will teach you to do math in your head faster than you ever thought possible, dramatically improve your memory for numbers, and—maybe for the first time—make mathematics fun. Yes, even you can learn to do seemingly complex equations in your head; all you need to learn are a few tricks. You’ll be able to quickly multiply and divide triple digits, compute with fractions, and determine squares, cubes, and roots without blinking an eye. No matter what your age or current math ability, Secrets of Mental Math will allow you to perform fantastic feats of the mind effortlessly. This is the math they never taught you in school.
Author : Editors of Portable Press
Release : 2017-06-01
Genre : Mathematics
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 123/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis See Ya Later Calculator by : Editors of Portable Press
Download or read book See Ya Later Calculator written by Editors of Portable Press. This book was released on 2017-06-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The math book for anyone who thinks they hate math, full of easy, entertaining and practical tricks for mentally solving problems in seconds. No matter how much you might try to avoid numbers, we all use math every day to calculate a tip, figure out an interest rate, or estimate the cost of the groceries in your cart. But the good news is, math can be easy—and even fun—if you know how to do it all in your head. With these simple and downright magical math tricks, you can do everyday math faster than it takes to dig out your phone and find the calculator app. Step-by-step and easy-to-memorize directions show more than 125 math operations anyone can do in their head. Plus, it features do-it-yourself math projects, puzzles, and a bonus section for advanced mathophiles. Get ready to tackle problems such as . . . • How to easily square any number • How to add three-digit numbers • How to use a mirror to measure the height of a building • How to make a ruler out of a dollar bill • How to use geometry to paint walls, cut floor tiling, and do other home renovations • How to subtract numbers . . . by adding And lots more . . . No calculator required.
