Who else is horrible at math?

Are you also bad at basic math? Or do you know what 16% of 168 is off the top of your head? Do you know what 15x67 is off the top of your head? What about 45÷5 (without using fingers)? I know these are simple but I'm horrible at math and need a calculator, Google percentages, or use my fingers to count. I can't still be the only one. If you're good at math, please don't shame us in the comments with how smart you are. Lol.
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I’m terrible at math. My husband on the other hand is good with math. He always tell me it’s easy 😭

Lol I always thought I was fairly good at mental math but your examples are making me rethink that 🤣

@s a r a 🥀 same. My husband is great at math. Me, not so much. I dislike using cash because I usually never know how much I'm supposed to get back until I leave and can calculate it 😭

I was always decent at maths, but I personally wouldn’t have considered your first two questions “simple” ahahha🤣

@Favi yeah. Those are really advanced for me.

Did these in my head quicker than I thought. Still had to double check on calculator afterwards though.

Absolutely horrible at math. I really started to struggle with it in 7th grade and it never got better 😅 When I was in college I had to start in a a very low level class. The class consisted of exchange students who’s first language wasn’t English 🤦🏼‍♀️

Everyone should know 45/5 at least

@Bethany yes. But I need to use my fingers. So, I know it, but especially if I'm with someone other than my husband and have to calculate stuff like this, I panic and need to use my fingers. I think it's because in school I was horrible at it and hated being called on because I usually never knew the answer or how to solve the problem. So yes, everyone should but for some people it's still tough. 'member how I said not to make fun of us.

@Brittany oh my gosh. It's almost like I wrote that. I had to start with basic classes too and it was the only classes I took during those semesters because I had to dedicate nearly all of my time just to barely pass them. I hated those semesters because I was really struggling and had to basically start working on math problems from the moment I woke up until I went to bed.

I'm pretty good at math, I did the last two really quickly but random percentages of larger numbers always mess me up

@Kylie yeah. When I get a salon service or massage, I always make sure that I know exactly what the service is going to cost so that I know how to tip. One time I really under tipped and then I started over tipping for the longest time because I felt horrible when I realized how much I had under tipped. I'm always thankful for the places that have the option to tip certain percentages because then I don't have to do the math and risk under tipping someone else.

That’s me with working as a cashier. I refuse to work at a cashier because I don’t know how much to give back 😅

I need a minute and a pencil because numbers just fly out of my head 😭 If I have to remember mentally only chances are I could get it wrong lol

Ugh yes! I hated it lol! Thank god my husband is a math whiz so he can help our kids 😅

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Honestly, I was a math major in college and I'm too worn out to even attempt the first two. Being quick with calculating numbers is a different skill set than completing advanced level math problems.

I’m terrible at math also and my husband say take your time it’s easy but I’m here

10% of 168 is 16.8 then 1.68 x6

I literally couldn’t even read this because my brain doesn’t even read numbers let alone solve them 😂

@Tessa that's how I am. If I wouldn't have written this and someone else posted this, my brain would have immediately been like, "nope"!

I’ve been in school for a year now. And I’ve had to retake my math class because I failed it the first time…if that tells you anything lol. I can do basic math in my head. But not that other crap lol.

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