About this product
Cover TypeSoft Cover
Edition TypeRegular Edition
BrandChinkee Tan
Product description
Knowing how to calculate quickly, without the need of a calculator or pen and paper is a very useful skill. Whether you need to divide a dinner bill among friends, double a recipe, compute for a discount or commission, or figure out how many more pages of your textbook you have to read, knowing math shortcuts can make your life so much easier.
The 25 short cuts included in this book are some of the most useful in everyday life and among the easiest to master.
Packed with useful calculation methods, neat Math tricks and amusing anecdotes, and all explained in a fun and very readable style!–Kenneth R. Williams, Founder, Vedic Mathematics Academy(UK)
What I see in … this book’s collection of “tricks” is practical Algebra. They will be important for our children…ensuring that they understand Math before calculators and computers come in.–Michael L. Tan, DVM, Ph.D., Chancellor UP Diliman
Ike’s book is very useful. I certainly enjoyed reading it and learned some new things as well.–Reynaldo B. Vea, Ph. D., President, Mapua Institute of Technology
I really like your short cuts. I now realize how easy a lot of things in computing would have been if I learned your shortcuts early in life. Your techniques should reach as wide a readership/adherence as possible, especially among young ones.–Gen. Hermogenes Esperon(Ret.), National Security Adviser
25 Math Short Cuts is a book every household should have, and should be read by all its members, children and elders alike.–Cielito Habito, PH.D., former Director-General , National Economic and Development Authority and Socio-Economic Planning Secretary