Everyday Math Demystified, 2nd Edition - Softcover

Gibilisco, Stan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071790136 ISBN 13: 9780071790130

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2012

Synopsis

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Solve your math troubles with DeMYSTiFieD

If you cannot tell the difference betweenyour Roman and Arabic numerals, or if when someone asks 'what is pi' you say "delicious," you need EverydayMath DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition, to unravel these fundamental concepts and theories at your own pace.

This practical guide eases you into basic math,starting with counting and simple operations. As you progress, you will master essential concepts such as division, converting decimals into fractions, determining volume, and more. You will learn to measure capital gains and losses as well as apply percentages in the real world. Detailed examples make it easy to understand the material, and end-of- chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforcekey ideas.

It's a no-brainer! You'll learn about:

• Decimals
• Proportions
• Prime numbers
• Surface area
• Powers of 10
• Graphs
• English vs. metric units

Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for an advanced student, Everyday Math DeMYSTiFieD,Second Edition, helps you master this essential subject.

About this title

About the Author

Stan Gibilisco has authored or coauthored dozens of nonfiction books in the fields of electronics, general science, mathematics, and engineering. He has worked as a technical writer in industry, as a radio broadcast station technician, as a radio-frequency designer, and as a magazine editor.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0071790136
• ISBN 13: 9780071790130
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 288