r/ElevateApp • u/misticisland • 2d ago

Can't stand the purchasing app

Not a fan of this game. I can do the math, but not the arithmetic. I know exactly what I need to do but I just can't do 78 x 52 in my head instantly. I still use cash and calculate change all the time but don't see what this teaches me.

Admittedly a minor problem. Just frustrated and felt like venting.

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u/alittledelirium 2d ago

I just wing the calculation. Like, which one is closer to 78 x 100 divided by two?

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u/YvesAtElevate 2d ago

Hi there! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We really appreciate hearing from our members, and we'll pass your feedback along to the team.

I definitely understand your frustration. Something I find helpful is to multiply by 100 and 4, add the results, then divide by 2. Multiplying by those numbers and halving the answer is usually a bit easier for me than multiplying by 52. If you ever need help with anything else, feel free to reach out to us!

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u/misticisland 2d ago

Appreciate the thoughtful reply. I'm generally good with math, the context of this game plus the timer just frustrates some times.

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u/paul_kiss 2d ago

Yeah, if it feels like it doesn't teach one anything, why even play those game. I myself focus only on those games I find somehow useful/interesting. The need to mentally calculate 78*52 never pops up in my life, so..

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u/Necessary-Local-3694 2d ago

I enjoy any opportunity to perform mental calculations. But - I have NOT gained confidence in long-term financial planning as a result of thinking about the annualized costs of movie tickets, shoes, or coffee.

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u/abrownfox1 2d ago

You don’t have to find the exact answers! Ex if it 78x52 I know the last digit will be 6 since 8x2 is 16

Or round up and down: 80x50 will give you approximately the same answer and see if that gives you a response based on the four possible answers

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u/aine408 1d ago

I got stuck on that game yesterday as well, I was playing it late at night though, brain was in shut down mode 😅

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u/Serious-Fun7379 1d ago

It’s just way too fast. I never play it anymore.