Math in Money Management

Managing your own money is a real-world application of PSAT math skills! You'll use operations, ratios, and percents to budget your income, track spending, and save up for goals.

Creating a Budget

Use addition and subtraction to balance income and expenses, and calculate what you have left to save or spend.

Comparing Deals

Use ratios and percents to figure out which phone plan or streaming service gives you the best value.

Saving and Planning

Use percentages to calculate interest on savings or to figure out how much something will cost after tax or discounts.