Chapter 11 Incredible Math Shortcuts
As a manager, you are not doomed to using a calculator to figure out everything, or even to rely on spreadsheet programming to arrive at an answer. Many shortcuts will allow you to quickly and easily conquer the challenge that math presents.
This chapter lists many fast shortcuts in the first two basic functions: addition and subtraction. The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of some of the more practical applications of math shortcuts, and there is more advantage to learning these than simply mastering some tricks. Shortcuts also help you to:
–Estimate outcomes to avoid errors.
–Convert difficult numerical formats to more manageable ones before calculating answers.
–Master specific mathematical ...
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