This easy-to-understand and fully illustrated handbook teaches essential math concepts using real-life examples so you can confidently apply math skills in everyday situations such as personal finance, cooking, home repair, and shopping.

Includes index.

Understanding numbers -- Adding whole numbers -- Subtracting whole numbers -- Multiplying whole numbers -- Dividing whole numbers -- Understanding fractions -- Working with fractions -- Understanding decimals -- Working with decimals -- Understanding averages -- Powers and roots -- Order of operators -- Ratios -- Proportions -- Percentages -- Interest and rates -- Using everyday math every day.