It figures: Jimmy Young's guide to everyday mathematics
Do you find maths difficult? Then this is the book for you. It's a basic guide to the sort of maths which crop uo in everyday life - this book explains with clear examples and simple exercises all about the metres, litres and kilograms you need when decorating, cooking and shopping - how to read timetable and holiday brochures, how to do quick calculations, VAT and Hire Purchase, and how not to be misled by statistics and graphs.
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