Discoveries in Everyday Life! The Great Encyclopedia of Arithmetic and Mathematics

This comprehensive encyclopedia funnily introduces how mathematics is useful in everyday life, conveying the role and fascination of arithmetic and mathematics. Reading this will make you love arithmetic and mathematics even more!

It covers four topics: "Intriguing Numbers in the News," "Mysterious Numbers Around Us," "Secrets of Everyday Shapes," and "Let's Try Various Calculations," showcasing how arithmetic and mathematics have been useful in daily life.

Examples of topics covered include: * How do you measure "the size of X Tokyo Domes"? * A high probability of rain doesn't necessarily mean a downpour. * Why do map apps show your location? * Beware of success rates in cram school advertisements! * Which is more likely to win the lottery: consecutive numbers or random numbers? * Why are manhole covers round? * What doubles when you enlarge a copy twice? * How do you calculate "X minutes on foot from the station"? * Which is better: "10% cashback" or "10% discount"? * How do you calculate the calories in food? ...and more.