Book
Everyday math demystified / Stan Gibilisco.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780071790130 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 0071790136 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: xii, 269 pages : illustrated ; 24 cm.
- Edition: Second edition.
- Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill, ©2013.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 257) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Numerals. Numeric pictures ; Roman numerals ; Arabic numerals ; What's the base? Base Eight ; Base Sixteen ; Base Two ; Quiz -- Quantities. Counting and whole numbers ; Even and odd whole numbers ; Prime numbers ; Prime factors ; Negative numbers and integers ; Between the integers ; Quiz -- Decimals. Powers of 10 ; Terminating decimals ; Endless repeating decimals ; Terminating decimal to fraction ; Endless repeating decimal to fraction ; Endless nonrepeating decimals ; Quiz -- Proportions. Ratios ; Direct proportions ; Inverse proportions ; Percentages ; Percentages with money ; Percentages up or down ; Rational or irrational? ; Real numbers ; Quiz-- Operations. Longhand addition ; Longhand subtraction ; Longhand multiplication ; Longhand division ; Quiz -- Objects. Perimeter and circumference ; Interior area ; Surface area ; Volume ; Combining areas and volumes ; Quiz -- Graphs. Smooth curves ; Bars and a pie ; Point-to-point graphs ; Interpolation ; Curve fitting ; Extrapolation ; Trends ; Paired bar graphs ; Quiz -- Finances. Dollars and change ; Compound interest ; Loans and amortization ; Taxation ; Quiz -- Extremes. Subscripts and superscripts ; Powers of 10 revisited ; Exponents in action ; Approximation and precedence ; Significant figures ; Quiz -- Measurements. Unit systems ; Primary base units ; Secondary base units ; Derived units ; Unit conversions ; Quiz. |
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| Subject: | Mathematics. Mathematics > Programmed instruction. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Branch | 510 G446e 2013 (Text) | 33126019472996 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/08/2024 |
- Baker & Taylor
Uses illustrations and real-life examples to explain everyday math concepts, and features review quizzes at the end of each chapter. - Baker & Taylor
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