Learning to drive in the land of ice and snow

January 18, 2012 - Winnipeg's roads are a far cry from where these driving students are from.

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Which of these everyday math tasks could you tackle without a calculator? (Select all that apply)

Determine if you can pay for two $10 items with a $25 gift card, including taxes.
Determine how much you should leave for a 20% tip at a restaurant.
Split that bill and tip equally among three people.
Determine how many 12x12-inch tiles you need to cover your kitchen floor.
Halve a recipe that calls for 2/3 of a cup of an ingredient.
Determine how much money to save each month to pay for a holiday a year from now.
Determine the chances you'll pull a king from a deck of cards.
Estimate how much you'll spend on gas on a 300-km road trip.
Determine how much more you'll pay in interest if your mortgage rate increases by 2 percentage points.

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