Everyday math for dummies - Charles Seiter

Get tips and tricks to make math less painful Get a handle on numbers at home, at work, and at play After you got out of school, you vowed never to deal with math again, right? But now every day seems to bring more math torture, whether it’s balancing your checkbook or calculating a restaurant tip. Relax! This friendly guide shows you how to tackle everyday math challenges with confidence, from refinancing your house to understanding odds at a casino. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear–out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover how to Make sense of your checkbook Figure out how much to tip Evaluate interest rates and investments Decipher percentages, statistics, and odds Use algebra, trig, and geometry in the real world