Basic Mathematics: An Introduction (Teach Yourself)

"Basic Mathematics teaches you all the maths you need for everyday situations. If you are terrified by maths, this is the book for you. Do you shy away from using numbers? Basic Mathematics can help. An easy-to-follow guide, it will ensure you gain the confidence you need to tackle maths and overcome your fears. It offers simple explanations of all the key areas, including decimals, percentages, measurements and graphs, and applies them to everyday situations, games and puzzles to help you understand mathematics quickly and enjoyably. Everything you need is here in this one book. Each chapter includes clear explanations, worked examples and test questions. At the end of the book there are challenges and games to give you new and interesting ways to practise your new skills"-- Publisher Do you shy away from using numbers? Basic Mathematics can help. An easy-to-follow guide, it will ensure you gain the confidence you need to tackle maths and overcome your fears. It offers simple explanations of all the key areas, including: numbers and calculations (arithmetic), shape and space (geometry), handling data (statistics), and problem solving. Along the way you will also learn what algebra is about, discover how to use a spreadsheet and have the chance to try a variety of puzzles and everyday problems. Everything you needs is here in one book First published in Great Britain in 1995 by Hodder Education, an Hachette UK company. First published in the US in 1997 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. This edition published 2017 by John Murray Learning