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Math for Real Life For Dummies

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Demystify the complexities of numeracy and discover its practical relevance in everyday scenarios with Math for Real Life For Dummies, an engaging popular science guide written by Barry Schoenborn. Published by John Wiley & Sons, this book adopts the casual, witty, and highly scannable signature style of the For Dummies series to transform math from an intimidating subject into an accessible asset. The author guides readers through the integration of basic to advanced mathematical concepts in real-world contexts, such as calculating loan interest rates, projecting personal investments, estimating home renovation costs, interpreting news statistics, and making tactical retail calculations. By utilizing a cross-disciplinary educational approach that bridges numerical theory with functional problem-solving logic, this volume serves as an excellent self-directed reference tool and a valuable resource for boosting numeracy literacy in both school and public libraries.

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Series Title

For Dummies

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510 SCH m

Publisher

New Jersey : John Wiley and Sons., 2013

Collation

xvi, 362 p. ; ill. ; 23 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9781118453308

Classification

510

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Subject(s)

Mathematics
problem solving
Popular science
Practical math
Applied mathematics

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