Why do people keep getting this wrong‽

Why it was recommended

Here's a great explanation of what's probably happening

Recommendationchristiangenco · Original2022-02

What it covers

Matt Parker of Stand-up Maths explains why people keep making the same mistake with millions and billions, using a Bloomberg cash calculator example. He looks at the unit. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Stand-up Maths

Length

12 min 49 sec

Year

2020

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