Maths

simon_a · 12-07-2004, 08:27 AM

Can anyone remember how to do long multiplication and long division calculations? I haven't done those kind of maths questions since I was at school, and I'm sitting a test in a few weeks thats full of them! :shock: Any memory refreshers would be great thanx!!!
Si
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Anonymous · 12-07-2004, 09:08 PM

Sorry Mate - I used the Texas Instruments method of learning long division/multiplication, and like you have never had to use it since!
(why didn't they teach us budgets, forecasting, headcount/revenue etc!?)

themule · 13-07-2004, 07:45 AM

Hiya Simon, im sorry i just work out any mathematical,multiplicational or division problems in my head, its not that im being smart as you know mate its what i have seems to help, but i will try my best to get a system over to you shortly.

Dave.

simon_a · 13-07-2004, 10:29 AM

Hi Dave, that would be great thanks! The long division is killing me totally. Not done those since school and I use a calc to do any sums at work. Just way out of practice.....bad I know. I am doing the entrance exam for stathclyde police in the next few weeks and need to brush up on my mental agility! :?
Thanx again man. Hope your training is going well!
Si
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Gail · 13-07-2004, 10:34 AM

I am sh*te at maths, but I am a Chartered Accountant, so if I can manage that anyone can bluff it! I remember sitting my final exams for accoutancy, and having to have extra lesson for simultaneous equations and statistical crap. the lecturer was pulling his hair out and I remember him saying 'how the hell have you got to final level of an accountancy degree without having the faintest idea about maths'

Think i just saw it as a challenge, and I did it, so there you go!

Good luck with the test si, sure you'll be fine.

themule · 13-07-2004, 11:02 AM

Hi Simon, is this the exam for joining the force, are you wishing to be a policeman, let me know i'll get this maths thing sorted out for you today sometime, ive got about 2 dozen things on the go at the mo.

Dave

themule · 13-07-2004, 11:05 AM

As a matter of fact, why dont you send me as many examples of the problems, and i will complete them and breakdown the working out of them for you as well, let me know if this is o.k. for you.

Dave.

simon_a · 13-07-2004, 11:12 AM

Dave, yeah, I'm trying to get into the police, but the entrance test isn't for another few weeks yet, so don't rush yourself mate. I have been looking thru the net for info on it, but jings man, long division?? - it's about as clear as mud! Thanks again Dave. I had about 2 dozen things on the go the other night at home, and I managed to forget that I had 4 chicken breasts cooking away in the oven!! The things were ruined and had to bin them! Raging so I was.
Take it easy and if you can help out, just when you are free

Si
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simon_a · 13-07-2004, 11:17 AM

Some of the problems are like 3476/47... I forgot the method that is used to get the answer and the remainder.......feel a bit of a dumbass, but if you don't use it, you lose it. I lost my ability to do that years ago I think. I'm sure once I see the method, it will all come back to me. I hope.

themule · 13-07-2004, 02:54 PM

No probs Simon, do you need workings of any other sums or is it just the division that stumps you.

Dave.

12-07-2004, 08:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
simon_a Making Progress Join Date: May 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 146 Rep Power:	Maths Can anyone remember how to do long multiplication and long division calculations? I haven't done those kind of maths questions since I was at school, and I'm sitting a test in a few weeks thats full of them! :shock: Any memory refreshers would be great thanx!!! Si 8) ______________________ http://www.gibbarchitects.co.uk/BLUE%20LOGO.gif

13-07-2004, 10:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
simon_a Making Progress Join Date: May 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 146 Rep Power:	Hi Dave, that would be great thanks! The long division is killing me totally. Not done those since school and I use a calc to do any sums at work. Just way out of practice.....bad I know. I am doing the entrance exam for stathclyde police in the next few weeks and need to brush up on my mental agility! :? Thanx again man. Hope your training is going well! Si 8) ______________________ http://www.gibbarchitects.co.uk/BLUE%20LOGO.gif

13-07-2004, 11:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
simon_a Making Progress Join Date: May 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 146 Rep Power:	Dave, yeah, I'm trying to get into the police, but the entrance test isn't for another few weeks yet, so don't rush yourself mate. I have been looking thru the net for info on it, but jings man, long division?? - it's about as clear as mud! Thanks again Dave. I had about 2 dozen things on the go the other night at home, and I managed to forget that I had 4 chicken breasts cooking away in the oven!! The things were ruined and had to bin them! Raging so I was. Take it easy and if you can help out, just when you are free Si 8) ______________________ http://www.gibbarchitects.co.uk/BLUE%20LOGO.gif

13-07-2004, 11:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
simon_a Making Progress Join Date: May 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 146 Rep Power:	Some of the problems are like 3476/47... I forgot the method that is used to get the answer and the remainder.......feel a bit of a dumbass, but if you don't use it, you lose it. I lost my ability to do that years ago I think. I'm sure once I see the method, it will all come back to me. I hope. ______________________ http://www.gibbarchitects.co.uk/BLUE%20LOGO.gif

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12-07-2004, 09:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	Sorry Mate - I used the Texas Instruments method of learning long division/multiplication, and like you have never had to use it since! (why didn't they teach us budgets, forecasting, headcount/revenue etc!?)

13-07-2004, 07:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
themule Making Progress Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 540 Rep Power:	Hiya Simon, im sorry i just work out any mathematical,multiplicational or division problems in my head, its not that im being smart as you know mate its what i have seems to help, but i will try my best to get a system over to you shortly. Dave.

13-07-2004, 10:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Gail Making Progress Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 147 Rep Power:	I am sh*te at maths, but I am a Chartered Accountant, so if I can manage that anyone can bluff it! I remember sitting my final exams for accoutancy, and having to have extra lesson for simultaneous equations and statistical crap. the lecturer was pulling his hair out and I remember him saying 'how the hell have you got to final level of an accountancy degree without having the faintest idea about maths' Think i just saw it as a challenge, and I did it, so there you go! Good luck with the test si, sure you'll be fine.

13-07-2004, 11:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
themule Making Progress Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 540 Rep Power:	Hi Simon, is this the exam for joining the force, are you wishing to be a policeman, let me know i'll get this maths thing sorted out for you today sometime, ive got about 2 dozen things on the go at the mo. Dave

13-07-2004, 11:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
themule Making Progress Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 540 Rep Power:	As a matter of fact, why dont you send me as many examples of the problems, and i will complete them and breakdown the working out of them for you as well, let me know if this is o.k. for you. Dave.

13-07-2004, 02:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
themule Making Progress Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 540 Rep Power:	No probs Simon, do you need workings of any other sums or is it just the division that stumps you. Dave.