A handy reference to the math concepts encountered at home and at work, containing detailed explanations of math-related ideas that appear in the financial pages of the newspapers, popular magazines, and in the nightly news. Paper. DLC: Mathematics - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Brian Burrell is a contributor for Merriam-Webster Inc titles including: 'Merriam-Webster's Guide to Everyday Math, A Home and Business Reference','Merriam-Webster's Pocket Guide to Business and Everyday Math'
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
For those who need to brush up their math ....,
This review is from: Merriam-Webster's Guide to Everyday Math : A Home and Business Reference (Paperback)
Many of us forget math concepts we were introduced to at school. For a quick brush up, this is a good reference book. Fractions, decimals, percents, arithmetic concepts, elementary algebra, trigonometry and other such items are all covered. Besides, in keeping with its title of "everyday math," the book also goes into such things are interest rates, IRA and 410(k) math, stocks, mortgages, basic book-keeping and even casino gambling! The occasional anecdote or story pertaining to math (one was on the titles of alcohol measures such as jeroboams and rehoboams, another on the Father of Algebra) give welcome breaks from the technical text.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Good reference,
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This review is from: Merriam-Webster's Guide to Everyday Math : A Home and Business Reference (Paperback)
I can't imagine what's not to like about this book. You won't find derivative tables or anything but you will find explanations and formulas for almost any math you'll need in daily life. I especially like the book because it gives explanations and concepts that lie behind the numbers and formulas. For example, in the money section you'll find the standard formulas but you'll also find hints about investment strategies (mathematically based) and hints for reading stock tables. A great reference book.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Math You Actually Use!,
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This review is from: Merriam-Webster's Guide to Everyday Math : A Home and Business Reference (Paperback)
This book on Everyday Math is wonderful. A must have item in the home.
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