Hair and beauty
Measuring and cutting wax strips to avoid wasting materials
Working out the right measurements, dividing wax strips and calculating the total wax strips needed.
Using ratio to work out hair dye and developer proportions
Mixing hair dye in a 1:1 ratio, working out one part of a ratio and simplifying a 1:1.5 ratio.
Finding the right time slot for a client's hair appointment
Turning appointment times into 15-minute blocks, booking in the 24-hour clock system and working out a total price.
Calculating the right number of mascara brushes to order
Planning a stock order, using multiplication for an order total and working out the total cost.
Working out if renting a barber’s chair is worth the money
Estimating monthly costs, working out a median amount and calculating an average.
