The Mathematics of Everyday Life

The Mathematics of Everyday Life « Series from 2023

Series from 2023

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Genres: Documentary

This course shows how basic math skills can make your life better—in personal finance, health, and social responsibility.

Tackle how to save for retirement, what kind of insurance to buy, taking out a mortgage, whether to rent or buy housing, reducing your carbon footprint, and other life issues that greatly benefit from mathematical analysis.

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Understanding Your Health Data

The Math of Environmental Friendliness

Getting Wise about Health and Life Insurance

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Making Great Estimates with Little Data

The First-Digit Law and Fraud Spotting

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