Earlier this month, I showed you how to convert currencies, when given the exchange rate. When you’re not using an online calculator, that process involves proportions, which are pretty simple to use, but do require a little figuring on paper. This same
The Metric System: What’s the big deal with bases?
I’m vacationing this week in sunny Radford, Virginia,and ike most parts of the United States, the metric system is not used here (to mark distances, anyway). But if you cross the border into another part of the world, there’s little
Keeping Current: Using proportions to convert currency
Last Friday, we looked at exchanging currency — how far will your money go in another country? In that post, I introduced you to online currency conversion calculators and helped you assess whether or not your answer made sense. Today, we’re going to
Keeping Current: Converting currency right
You’ve booked that trip to Paris. Vive les vacances! Now that your credit card has borne the brunt of your plane tickets and hotel reservations, with just enough space for a couple of fantastic meals, it’s time to turn to the cash.