Examples of Mathematics in Everyday Life

According to some people, maths is just the use of complicated formulas and calculations which won’t be ever applied in real life. But, maths is the universal language which is applied in almost every aspect of life. Yes! You read it right; basic mathematical concepts are followed all the time. You would be amazed to see the emerging of maths from unexpected situations.

Let’s read further to know the real-life situations where maths is applied.

 1.Construction Purpose

You know what, maths is the basis of any construction work. A lot of calculations, preparations of budgets, setting targets, estimating the cost, etc., are all done based on maths. If you don’t believe, ask any contractor or construction worker, and they will explain as to how important maths is for carrying out all the construction work.

Application:

§  Preparing budgets

§  Taking measurements

§  Estimating the cost and profit

§  Arithmetic calculations

§  Geometry

§  Calculus and Statistics

§  Trigonometry

2.Exercising and Training

 

I should reduce some body fat! Will I be able to achieve my dream body ever? How? When? Will I be able to gain muscles? Here, the simple concept that is followed is maths. Yes! based on simple mathematical concepts, we can answer to above-mentioned questions. We set our routine according to our workout schedule, count the number of repetitions while exercising, etc., just based on maths.

 

Application: 

§  Basic Mathematical Operations (additions, subtraction, multiplication, and division)

§  Logical and Analogical Reasoning

3. Interior Designing

 

Interior designing seems to be a fun and interesting career but, do you know the exact reality? A lot of mathematical concepts, calculations, budgets, estimations, targets, etc., are to be followed to excel in this field. Interior designers plan the interiors based on area and volume calculations to calculate and estimate the proper layout of any room or building. Such concepts form an important part of maths.

Application:

§  Geometry

§  Ratios and Percentages

§  Mathematical Operations

§  Calculus and Statistics

4. Fashion Designing

Just like the interior designing, maths is also an essential concept of fashion designing. From taking measurements, estimating the quantity and quality of clothes, choosing the color theme, estimating the cost and profit, to produce cloth according to the needs and tastes of the customers, maths is followed at every stage.

Application:

§  Basic Mathematical Operations

§  Rations and Percentages

§  Geometry

5.Shopping at Grocery Stores and Supermarkets

 

The most obvious place where you would see the application of basic mathematical concepts is your neighborhood grocery store and supermarket. The schemes like ‘Flat 50% off’, ‘Buy one get one free’, etc., are seen on most of the stores. Customers visit the stores, see such schemes, estimate the quantity to be bought, the weight, the price per unit, discount calculations, and finally the total price of the product and buy it. The calculations are done based on basic mathematical concepts. Thus, here also, maths forms an important part of our daily routine.

Application: 

§  Mathematical Operations

§  Ratio and Percentage

§  Algebra

6.Cooking and Baking

           

In your kitchen also, the maths is performed. For cooking or baking anything, a series of steps are followed, telling us how much of the quantity to be used for cooking, the proportion of different ingredients, methods of cooking, the cookware to be used, and many more. Such are based on different mathematical concepts. Indulging children in the kitchen while cooking anything, is a fun way to explain maths as well as basic cooking methods.

Application:

§  Mathematical Algorithm

§  Mathematical Operations

§  Ratios and Proportions

7.Driving

Speed, Time, and Distance’ all these three things are studied in mathematical subjects, which are the basics of driving irrespective of any mode of transportation. Maths helps us to answer the following question;

§  How much should be the speed to cover any particular distance?

§  How much time would be taken?

§  Whether to turn left or right?

§  When to stop the car?

§  When to increase or decrease the speed?

Application:

§  Logical reasoning

§  Numerical Reasoning

§  Mathematical Operations

8.Automobiles Industry

 

The different car manufacturing companies produce cars based on the demands of the customers. Every company has its category of cars ranging from microcars to luxuries SUVs. In such companies, basic mathematical operations are being applied to gain knowledge about the different demands of the customers.

Application:

§  Mathematical Operations

§  Ratios and Proportions

§  Statistics