Understanding basic numeracy and mathematics will make a huge difference in all aspects of life, make you more employable, help you achieve a greater understanding of the world around you, and save you time and money.

We don't all need to be great mathematicians, and we're not all rocket scientists, but an understanding of the basic principles of day-to-day numeracy, arithmetic and maths will open many doors.  Some common everyday mathematical problems include:

• What is the best deal on toilet paper in the supermarket?
• I’m cooking for two but the recipe I am following is for six.
• I pay 19.9% interest on my credit card… how much is this in money?
• My boss wants to know the average monthly sales figures for last year.
• My car can travel 500 miles on 70 litres of fuel, what is its Miles Per Gallon (MPG)?
• How do I work out the VAT amount?
  
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