• Question: how do people use maths in everyday life?

    Asked by molly on 10 Dec 2021.
    • Photo: Steve Bowes-Phipps

      Steve Bowes-Phipps answered on 2 Dec 2021:

      It’s necessary to understand the difference between mean and median and when you would use either to make your point.
      Ratios are really important and percentages, which are used in daily discussions
      Being able to analyse an excel spreadsheet to make sure there are no obvious errors (e.g. factor of 10 out, misplaced decimal point, etc)
      Understanding the efficiency and effectiveness of electrical and mechanical systems
      Calculating costs, weights and measures for engineered solutions

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      Femi Olushola answered on 3 Dec 2021:

      Maths is definitely important for everyday life. It can be used for simple things like making the right payments (buying and selling goods) up to more complex calculations like fluid dynamics (how air and liquid flow) and finite element analysis that can help calculate the amount of electromagnetism needed for a job. Maths helps us manage the world around us; allocating or dividing fair shares amongst people and companies. It helps us be accountable in the values of money and life. Even counting your number of steps is maths.

    • Photo: Mo Shivji

      Mo Shivji answered on 8 Dec 2021:

      In can can come in may forms such as

      Working out percentages
      statistics
      Binary coding
      Hexadecimal coding

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