Math is necessary for even the most basic of life function. Whether you’re buying groceries, determining a budget for yourself, calculating interest on investments. Math is very functional.  Most of us use it without even thinking about it.  Do you ever go shopping?  How do you determine how much of a product to buy?  You probably take into account how many will be eating, as well as how much you’d like each person to have.  If you’re feeding a family of eight, perhaps more than a single box of macaroni and cheese would be in order, unless, of course, everyone is on a strict diet.

How do you know if bigger is better?  Lots of products come in “value sizes”, usually with a higher price tag, yet with a bigger volume.  Simple math helps you determine whether or not you truly are getting more for your money.

Math is used all the time.  The reasoning and logic behind it help us avoid getting ripped off. 

By: Jeniffer S. Lopez