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At the store : deal or no deal? -- At the dealership : leasing vs. buying, new vs. used, you do the math -- On the market : buying a house by the numbers -- At home : will your new fridge fit? -- In the kitchen : making more, making less, recipe math to the rescue! -- In the yard : if a train leaves Omaha at 8 a.m., how much lawn edging do you need? -- In the craft room : measure twice, cut once -- At the bank : income minus expenses equals happiness (or misery) -- In the gym : how many miles on the treadmill to burn off one doughnut? -- On the road : when will you get there and how much will you spend?

Provides real-life examples of mathematical concepts to refresh readers' skills