UK adults dodge financial scenarios as 20% struggle with everyday maths problems
One in five UK adults reckon their fear of numbers is holding them back from making their money go further.
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One in five UK adults reckon their fear of numbers is holding them back from making their money go further.
One in five UK adults reckon their fear of numbers is holding them back from making their money go further.
A study of 3,000 adults found 20% of Brits avoid dealing with numbers in everyday scenarios, such as calculating discounts due to their fear
The study of 3,000 people revealed that 20% of Brits struggle with everyday maths problems, from calculating discounts and negotiating prices, to understanding the terms of a loan
Research commissioned by the National Numeracy charity suggests Gen Z are leaving the education system with deep anxieties about the basic maths skills needed in daily life