Question 1 of 19beginner💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

Can you think of other examples where mathematics helps us in our everyday lives?

Correct Answer

Mathematics helps us in everyday life in numerous ways:

  • Calculating expenses and managing budgets while shopping
  • Measuring ingredients using ratios and proportions while cooking
  • Telling time and planning schedules
  • Calculating distances and travel times
  • Understanding discounts and interest rates
  • Measuring rooms for furniture or renovation
  • Keeping score in games and sports
  • Using maps and GPS navigation which rely on geometry and coordinates
Exercise: Figure it Out (Section 1) | Q: 1 | (Page Page 2)
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Explanation

The chapter introduces mathematics as the search for patterns that exist all around us. It specifically mentions that patterns occur in shopping, cooking, throwing a ball, playing games, understanding weather patterns, and using technology. Students are encouraged to think of their own examples where mathematical thinking helps in daily activities.

Solution Steps

  1. Calculating expenses and managing budgets while shopping

  2. Measuring ingredients using ratios and proportions while cooking

  3. Telling time and planning schedules

  4. Calculating distances and travel times

  5. Understanding discounts and interest rates

  6. Measuring rooms for furniture or renovation

  7. Keeping score in games and sports

  8. Using maps and GPS navigation which rely on geometry and coordinates

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