32 SHORTCUTS FOR FOUR OPERATIONS. Arithmetic and algebra Strategies with Vedic Mathematics: Quick math strategies for middle and high school students. Exercises and solutions

It is often the case that one needs to perform a quick calculation. For example, finding how much an item costs when a discount is applied, dividing the expense of a dinner with friends, recalculating the ingredients of a recipe, and quickly knowing how much change is due when paying with a bill. For students, arriving at the result without getting lost in pages of steps, or even astounding friends with the speed of calculation, making the math or physics professor's jaw drop to the floor as large operations are casually performed on the blackboard in just two lines. This book compiles various Vedic mathematical shortcuts, offering you the ability to perform calculations mentally or in writing. It enables you to save time on tedious tasks and, (why not?) even have fun. Gaining mastery of numbers has the side effect of increasing self-confidence by forgetting that fear that sometimes takes over when it comes to math. Read more