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> Failure to understand math leads to a lifetime of poor financial decisions Failure to understand a few basic mathematical principles leads to a lifetime of p
by 23B1 2y ago
> Failure to understand math leads to a lifetime of poor financial decisions
Failure to understand a few basic mathematical principles leads to a lifetime of poor financial decisions, but the underlying math is something a 10 year old can handle – as can anyone with a calculator.
- WalterBright 2y agoA calculator is of little use to someone who does not understand mathematical principles. I've seen that in action many times.
- lelanthran 2y ago> but the underlying math is something a 10 year old can handle – as can anyone with a calculator. The calculator is just a tool to get the precision needed. If you understand the concepts, you can get a rough idea of what '17%' is and whether that ballpark is acceptable. You whip out the calculator only when you need the precision.