Practical Problems in Mathematics

Todd Sformo is currently a PhD student at the University if Alaska Fairbanks. He earned his B.A from John Carroll University, an M.A from the State University of New York at Buffalo, an M.F.A and an M.S from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Preface
Estimation

Section 1Whole Numbers
Unit 1Addition of Whole Numbers
Unit 2 Subtraction of Whole Numbers
Unit 3Multiplication of Whole Numbers
Unit 4Division of Whole Numbers

Section 2Common Fractions
Unit 5Addition of Common Fractions
Unit 6 Subtraction of Common Fractions
Unit 7Multiplication of Common Fraction
Unit 8Division of Common Fractions

Section 3Decimal Fractions
Unit 9Fractional Equivalents
Unit 10Addition of Decimal Fractions
Unit 11Subtraction of Decimal Fractions
Unit 12Multiplication of Decimal Fractions
Unit 13Division of Decimal Fractions
Unit 14Micrometer Reading: Application of Decimal Fractions
Unit 15Multiple Operations of Common and Decimal Fractions

Section 4Percent and Percentage
Unit 16Simple Percent
Unit 17Simple Percentage
Unit 18Discounts
Unit 19Profit and Loss, Commissions
Unit 20Interest and Taxes
Unit 21Percent of Error and Averages

Section 5Measurement
Unit 22English Linear Measurements
Unit 23Metric Measurements
Unit 24Scale Reading
Unit 25Scale Reading of Test Meters
Unit 26Circular Measurements
Unit 27Angular Measurements
Unit 28 Area and Volume Measurement
Unit 29Time, Speed, and Money Calculations
Section 6Ratio and Proportion
Unit 30Ratios
Unit 31Proportions

Section 7Formulas
Unit 32Formulas for Circular Measurement
Unit 33Formulas for Efficiency
Unit 34Temperature
Unit 35 Cylindrical Volume Measurements
Unit 36Horsepower
Unit 37Ohms Law

Section 8Graphs
Unit 38Use of Graphs

Section 9Invoices
Unit 39Repair Orders and Shop Tickets

Appendix

Glossary

Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems