See Ya Later Calculator: Simple Math Tricks You Can Do in Your Head

See Ya Later Calculator: Simple Math Tricks You Can Do in Your Head

by Editors of Portable Press

4.1 (45)
224 pages~3.7 hr readPublished by Portable PressPublished 2017-01-01

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  • You've always felt slow at mental arithmetic and want practical shortcuts that actually stick in your head.
  • You're the sort of person who enjoys the satisfaction of solving a problem without reaching for technology.
  • You like books that sneak learning in through fun tricks and puzzles rather than lecturing you about formulas.

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  • You're already comfortable with mental maths and looking for advanced techniques beyond the basics.
  • You prefer deep mathematical theory or conceptual understanding over quick practical hacks.
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About this book

See Ya Later Calculator presents mental math techniques for everyday calculations. The book offers step-by-step instructions for more than 125 math operations that can be performed without a calculator, covering tasks like calculating tips, determining interest rates, and estimating grocery costs. The book includes practical tricks for operations such as squaring numbers, adding three-digit numbers, and subtracting by addition. It also features applications of math to real-world problems, including using a mirror to measure building height, creating a ruler from a dollar bill, and applying geometry to home renovation projects like painting walls and cutting floor tiles. Beyond the core tricks, the book contains do-it-yourself math projects, puzzles, and a bonus section for advanced users.

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