Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Mathematics Made Simple Part 6

Let's go straight to the point without further ado.

How much is RM 999 after 90% discount? Again no calculator is allowed.

The answer is 99.9

Normally what we do when we calculate the above?

Step 1- RM 999 X 0.9 = 899.1

Step 2- RM 999-899.1= 99.9

Let me show you the short cut method.

RM999 X 0.1 = 99.9 because after 90% discount the balance is 10%

Another one says RM 888 after 60% discount

RM 888 X 0.4 = 355.2

How much is RM 150 X 12? Again no calculator is allowed.

Short cut method

RM 150 X10 + RM 150 X 2 = RM 1,800

Happy learning!

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3 comments:

Unknown said...

My nephew is bad in school. He is taking PMR soon. Hope you will show us more about math.

sclim888 said...

my,
tqvm 4 visiting my blog, as u can c, i hv x been active in posting new blog for quite some time aldy.

but i hv found this web for practice maths by student, may be is of help to your nephew.

sclim888 said...

my,

sorry..forgot to put the web link in.
http://www.ixl.com/math/practice/grade-8-solve-percent-equations