UNIT OVERVIEW

This unit covers the foundation you need for all later mathematics. You will learn to:

• Understand how the real number system is organised
• Work confidently with whole numbers and their properties
• Use prime factors to find HCF and LCM
• Compare quantities with ratio, rate, and proportion
• Solve real-life financial problems with percentages and interest

Where you will use these skills:

• Shopping: discounts, VAT, and comparing prices
• Transport: speed and rate (km per hour)
• Business: commission and profit
• Savings: compound interest and growth

By the end of this unit, you will be able to explain your methods clearly and apply them to everyday situations.

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