The Consumer Math series is designed to help consumers understand mathematics as it relates to their everyday lives. Each book covers basic math concepts and skills before exploring more specific topics. Each book includes the following:
• Clear explanations followed by ample practice
• Pretests, section reviews, and post-tests
• Money tips
• Practice forms and charts
• Problem-solving strategies
• 120 worksheet pages
• Group projects
• and more
Activities in this series not only help students understand the underlying mathematical concepts and equations they encounter day to day but also help them to be more financially savvy. Some of the topics covered in this book are:
MATH SKILLS & CONCEPTS
• Whole Numbers
• Fractions, Decimals, & Percents
• Mean, Median, & Mode
• Basic Operations on a Calculator
• Computing Mentally
• Estimating
AUTOMOBILE EXPENSES
• Buying a Car
• Automobile Loans
• Automobile Operating Expenses
• Automobile Insurance
• Renting a Car
TRANSPORTATION
• Estimating Distances & Travel Time
• Bus & Train Travel
• Air Travel
• Using Subways
• Taxi Fares
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