The mathematics of everyday life / by Alfred S. Posamentier and Christian Spreitzer.

The mathematics of everyday life / by Alfred S. Posamentier and Christian Spreitzer.

9781633883888 (electronic book)
1633883884 (electronic book)
9781633883871

Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2018.

English

1 online resource (424 pages) : illustrations

QA93 .P6725 2018eb

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"If you think of mathematics as a series of pointless classroom exercises without much relevance to real life, this book will change your mind. As the authors show, math is deeply embedded in almost every aspect of daily life--from managing your personal finances, making consumer purchases, and sharpening your computational skills, to learning to apply mathematical concepts that will give you a better grasp of both ordinary and extraordinary events and help you better appreciate the world we live in. With some basic geometry under your belt, you'll discover that there is an optimal point on a soccer field from which to shoot a goal. And you'll be more clever with the gears of a bike. If you like to play cards or go to the casino, knowing something about probability will give you an edge. You'll also have an enhanced understanding of the "whispering effect" inside the Capitol rotunda, why a car's headlights are so bright, and even why sewer covers are round."--Publisher description.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 393-399) and index.

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