Things You Should Know About Numbers

Numbers are everywhere. We use them to count, measure, compare, calculate, record information, and describe the world around us. But numbers go far beyond the ones we first learn as children.

"Things You Should Know About Numbers" introduces the many types of numbers and the mathematical ideas behind them through a question-and-answer format. It covers counting numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, percentages, prime numbers, irrational numbers, powers, roots, logarithms, number bases, sequences, complex numbers, infinity, and more.

The book also looks at the history of numbers and numeral systems, including the development of zero, Hindu-Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, and other systems used throughout history. Readers will also learn how numbers are used in measurement, probability, data, computing, and everyday calculations.

With 258 questions covering twenty sections, this book offers a broad introduction to one of the most important subjects in mathematics.