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Do You Need Extra Help with Math?Then REAs Basic Math Refresher is perfect for you! Updated Second Edition
REAs newest edition of our popular Basic Math Refresher helps students and adults refresh their math knowledge in a fast and easy-to-understand format. Its everyday math for everyday people.
Citing real-life situations and using hundreds of example problems, Stephen Hearnes Basic Math Refresher is perfect for anyone who needs to grasp the concepts of basic mathematics. Its a fast and easy way to learn basic math!
This handy reference book explains the basics of commonly used math topics, including addition, decimals, percentages, fractions, averages, sales tax, and more. Its a great tool to have on hand when preparing for homework, quizzes, or exams. If you are an adult who wants to brush up on your math skills youll find it an easy-to-use resource.
The book includes hundreds of math examples solved step-by-step and a glossary of must-know math terms. Each chapter is devoted to a specific math topic and explains basic math functions in a simple style. Numerous examples show students and adults how to solve math problems quickly and correctly.
Basic Math Refresher is an excellent classroom reference book and/or textbook supplement. The easy-to-follow format is perfect for middle school, high school, and college students who need a simple math refresher. Adults who need help with basic math will view it as a practical guide to math concepts they have forgotten or never fully grasped in school.
If youre math phobic, or just need to refresh your math skills, this book is for you!
Synopsis
Everyday math for everyday peopleFinally, a common sense reference for math! Portable and very affordable, the Basic Math Refresher is the useful, practical, and informative way to understand all types of math fundamentals. Never worry about math again!
Clear, concise entries by author Stephen Hearne make the complex seem simple by guiding you through the most basic of mathematical concepts up to math's more perplexing topics (including those perplexing fractions, percentages and measurements). This easy-to-follow reference is chock full of examples and real life situations making this book the perfect choice for everyone from the young math student to the businessperson to anyone with rusty math skills.
Discover the single best resource for understanding basic math that is also the perfect companion for any reference library.
Table of Contents
PREFACE
ADDITION
SUBTRACTION
MULTIPLICATION
DIVISION
DECIMALS
ROUNDING
PERCENTAGES
FRACTIONS
AVERAGES
SALES TAX
DISCOUNTS
MEASUREMENTS
GRAPHS
Synopsis
Basic Math Refresher Everyday Math for Everyday People Chock full of examples and real-life situations, even the math phobic will not be intimidated by this easy-to-use self-teaching guide. Citing real-life situations and using a wealth of examples, Stephen Hearnes
Basic Math Refresher is the only book you need to grasp the concepts of basic mathematics.
Never worry about math again, as REAs Basic Math Refresher guides you through a multitude of topics—from addition to interest rates—always emphasizing simple and effective ways to determine solutions.
This handy reference book explains the basics of commonly used math topics, including addition, decimals, percentages, fractions, averages, sales tax, and more! Its a great review for students preparing for homework, quizzes, or exams. Adults who want to brush up on their math skills will find it an easy-to-use resource. Each chapter is devoted to a specific math topic and explains basic math functions in a simple style. Hundreds of step-by-step examples show students and adults how to solve problems quickly and correctly. If you need help with math, Basic Math Refresher is the book for you!
About the Author
Stephen Hearne, Ph.D. is currently a professor at Skyline College in San Bruno, California, where he teaches Quantitative Reasoning among other subjects. For the past 20 years, Dr. Hearne has tutored students of all ages in math, algebra, statistics, and test preparation. He prides himself on being able to make the complex simple.
Table of Contents
PREFACE
ADDITION
Practice Problems
Calculations
Answers
SUBTRACTION
Practice Problems
Calculations
Answers
MULTIPLICATION
Practice Problems
Calculations
Answers
DIVISION
Practice Problems
Calculations
Answers
DECIMALS
Practice Problems
Calculations
Answers
ROUNDING
Practice Problems
Answers
PERCENTAGES
Practice Problems
Answers
FRACTIONS
Practice Problems
Answers
AVERAGES
Practice Problems
Answers
SALES TAX
Practice Problems
Answers
DISCOUNTS
Practice Problems
Answers
MEASUREMENTS
Practice Problems
Answers
GRAPHS
Practice Problems
Answers