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They just don't learn the basic numeracy skills these days because they are allowed to use calculators. We were given a brain to do things like adding, subtracting, multiplying etc but if you aren't taught the basics you can't use them. It used to amaze when doing bar work that the younger generation couldn't work out how much change to give without the till helping out. It is something I notice often when shopping as well.