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The mathematics of everyday life [videorecording (DVD)] / Mohamed Omar.

by Omar, Mohamed, 1982-

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The Teaching Company, 2021.

Mathematics -- Study and teaching.

Business mathematics.

Great courses (DVD). Science & mathematics.

Great courses (DVD)

Alternate title:

Great Courses. The mathematics of everyday life [videorecording (DVD)].

[videorecording (DVD)] /

2 videodiscs (385 min.) : 5.1 Dolby digital sd., col. ; 12 cm. + 1 course guidebook (ii, 151 pages ; 19 cm.)

Course No. 40030.

Closed-captioned.

Disc 1. The magic of compund interest -- How mortgages really work -- How to get out of credit card debt -- The real cost of commuting -- Understanding your health data -- The math of environmental friendliness -- Disc 2. Getting wise about health and life insurance -- Optimizing your diet through math -- Making great estimates with little data -- The first-digit law and fraud spotting -- Voter math and gerrymandering -- Dividing a cake or an inheritance fairly.

Lecturer: Mohamed Omar, Harvey Mudd College.

"Taught by Professor Mohamed Omar of Harvey Mudd College, this course shows how basic math skills can make your life better -- in personal finance, health, and social responsibility. The course tackles 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."--Provided by publisher.

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