As enjoyable as baking can be, there’s actually a lot of math that goes into this hobby which can make it a bit daunting for those who want to try their hand at it. That’s because if you don’t have precise measurements when baking your recipe, you may end up having an irreparable baking disaster… Read More
Margin vs. Markup: Decoding Profitability in Simple Terms
Have you ever wondered how businesses determine product prices? It all starts with understanding the applications of margin and markup. Whether you're strategizing pricing for your own business or aiming to decode pricing psychology during your next shopping trip, knowing the difference between margin and markup can empower you to make informed decisions. To start,… Read More
How Much Do I Have to Earn Per Hour to Afford the Cost of Living?
Even if you live frugally, there are some expenses that just can’t be avoided as an adult. There’s the food you need to eat. The mortgage or rent for the roof you live under. The car payments, public transportation tickets, or bike costs that you need to get to where you need to go. As… Read More
How to Calculate for VAT When Traveling Abroad
Have you ever traveled to a new country, and the moment you arrive in your destination airport, you see signs saying “VAT refund” everywhere? When you travel to a foreign country, it is essential to know that most goods and services are subject to VAT, which can range from 5% to 27%, depending on the… Read More
Mathematics in the Kitchen
Mathematics is not only useful for solving problems and equations, but also for everyday activities such as cooking and baking. In this article, we will explore some of the ways that mathematics can help us in the kitchen, especially with the various unit conversions, measurements, ratio math and other calculations one encounters daily whether cooking… Read More
Posted in Cooking
Tagged conversions, cooking, kitchen, mathematics, recipes
May 8, 2023
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What Is the Return on a CD?
Anyone who is looking through the sea of investment opportunities is bound to come across the mention of a certificate of deposit — or CD — at one point or another. But, what exactly is a CD? How does it work, and how much return on investment can you expect from one, especially depending on… Read More
Posted in Finance, Mathematics, Money
Tagged CD, certificate of deposit, compound interest, interest rate, investment
May 2, 2023
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What Percentage Problems to Know at Each Grade Level?
Understanding percentages is a fundamental aspect of mathematical education that is used in a wide variety of real-world applications. This is why it’s so important to have a good grasp of percentages from an early age, as each level of education builds on the previous to form a solid foundation to build upon. From kindergarten… Read More
Percent Vs. Percentage Vs. Percentile
Percent, percentage, and percentile—trying to say that three times fast! Rooted in math and statistics, these words all sound quite alike, but they refer to different things. Even if you were someone who always dragged their feet with their math homework growing up, these are some terms that you want to be familiar with and… Read More
Understanding Men’s to Women’s Size Conversions: And Vice Versa
Have you ever gone shopping, only to find out that the size you have in one store is different in another? Or, you end up shopping in another section (i.e., the men's section if you're a woman and vice versa), just to find that converting sizes to find your own isn't as easy as you… Read More
Posted in Lifestyle, Travel, Wellness
Tagged clothing conversion, shoe conversion, shoe size conversion, sizing systems
March 15, 2023
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How Does Compound Interest Work with Investments?
The world of investing is a wide one. For some, this is an exciting prospect. But, for others, it can be overwhelming. Regardless of whether you’re a novice or experienced investor, one finance topic you’ll have to understand and work with is the idea of compound interest. With compound interest, your money can serve you… Read More
Posted in Finance, Money
Tagged certificate of deposit, compound interest, interest rate, investment, mutual funds
March 3, 2023
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