Math in Everyday Life

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For those of us to whom mathematics wasn't one of the favorite subjects in school, appreciating the value of math in everyday life is not easy. We found the subject boring in school and wondered why it wasn't an optional one. After all, who cares about equations and trigonometry! However, math forms an integral part of everybody's daily life. Let's find out how! Cooking The understanding of numbers, especially fractions and conversions play an important role in cooking. In cooking, the ingredients are measured in terms of teaspoon, tablespoon, ounces, pounds, grams, kilograms, etc. To prepare meals in larger quantities you will have to convert all the measurements accordingly. Messing up the measurements can result in disastrous meals. Grocery Shopping You go to the grocery store with $50 and drop several things into your shopping cart. However, it's important to check the price tag of each item before putting them into the cart. Imagine going to the counter and receiving a bill beyond $50! Since you do not have the cash you will have to ask permission to omit a few items. How embarrassing this is going to be! Moreover, without the knowledge of math, you would never know if you are being cheated. Then again, what about discounts! A certain item has 10% discount on the current rate, which means you need math to calculate the total amount you have to pay and the money saved. Diet Weight conscious folks who keep a vigilant eye on their calorie intake need math to calculate the total amount of calories consumed in one day, one week and one month. Moreover, people following the weight watchers diet program have several other calculations to make and calculate their daily points. To calculate the weight lost with the help of the diet plan also one requires math. Understanding percentages will help you understand the proportion in which proteins, vitamins,
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