Advanced Search
My Cart (0)

Math for Grownups

Relearn the Arithmetic You Forgot From School

By Laura Laing

Format: Paperback

SKU# Y3279

Details

Ever wish you'd paid more attention in math class? From third grade to senior year of high school, it went in one ear and out the other, didn't it?

But now you're staring at the new washer and dryer, trying to figure out the percentage of sales tax on the purchase price. You multiply something by something, right? Or you're scratching your head, wondering how to compute the odds that your football team will take next Sunday's game. You're pretty sure that involved ratios. The problem is, you can't quite remember.

Here you get an adult refresher and real-life context--with examples ranging from how to figure out how many shingles it takes to re-roof the garage to the formula for resizing Mom's tomato sauce recipe for your entire family.

Forget higher calculus--you just need an open mind. And with this practical guide, math can stop being scary and start being useful.

Laura Laing graduated from James Madison University with a BS in Mathematics. After teaching high school math for four years, she became a staff writer for Inside Business. Her articles have appeared in Parade, The City Paper, Baltimore Sun, and The Advocate.

Additional Information

SKU Y3279
Author/Speaker/Editor Laura Laing
File/Trim Size 5-1/2 x 8-1/3
Format Paperback
ISBN 13 9781440512636
Number Of Pages 256

Retail: $14.95

Your price: $11.96

You save: $2.99 (20%)

In stock

This item qualifies for free standard shipping on U.S. orders over $25

Quick Overview

With this practical guide, math can stop being scary and start being useful.

Click on image to zoom

More Views

Be the first to review this product

You might also like

You're missing something...

We wouldn't want you to be left out. There are many
more resources, materials and exclusive deals.
Sign up. Don't miss out!

Practical information for everyday life

Our editors are just like you — living, loving, and learning everyday. Our personal experiences and expertise in our given book categories allow us to bring you some of the best blog content on the web – from parenting to relationships, to the paranormal, to cooking to humor, we cover what you care about.

© F+W Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.