numbers This section aims to: 1. Discuss the numeration system and illustrate the place value of a number; and 2. Translate numerals into words and vice versa. ARITHMETIC Arithmetic is a basic tool in the study of Business Mathematics. The extent of Practical application whether social or business‚ makes use of the arithmetical operations. Such as addition‚ subtraction‚ multiplication and division. Most of the application included in the material are profit and loss‚ Depreciation‚ income
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modern meaning of probability‚ which‚ in contrast‚ is used as a measure of the weight of empirical evidence‚ and is arrived at from inductive reasoning and statistical inference. A short history of Probability Theory............ The branch of mathematics known as probability theory was inspired by gambling problems. The earliest work was performed by Girolamo Cardano (1501-1576) an Italian mathematician‚ physician‚ and gambler. In his manual Liber de Ludo Aleae‚ Cardano discusses many of the basic
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TOK Reflection: Mathematics To what extent is math relevant to your life and the lives of others you know and how can it become an even more viable area of knowledge. “In mathematics I can report no deficience‚ except it be that men do not sufficiently understand the excellent use of the Pure Mathematics.” Roger Bacon (1214-1294) Mathematics: the abstract science of number‚ quantity‚ and space; a subject considered by many to be useless‚ a waste of time‚ and too difficult. “When am
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Toronto‚ ON: Construction Specifications Institute and Construction Specifications Canada‚ 2004. Project Management Institute. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - 4th Edition. Newtown Square‚ PA: Project Management Institute‚ 2008. Network Design Reference Manual‚ 7th edition 1-50 © 2009 BICSI®
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The Greeks define nobility as a person who would go and fight for their country‚ a person who has values of bravery‚ intelligence‚ strength and keen judgment. He must also be a person who the gods respect. In Homer’s epic poem‚ The Odyssey‚ Odysseus is portrayed as noble according to mythology legend. The American Heritage dictionary defines noble as a man often of divine ancestry‚ a man who is endowed with great courage and strength who is celebrated for his bold exploits and favored by the gods
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He was a Greek mathematician and is probably best known for his work Elements. Since little is known about the personal life of Euclid‚ it is difficult to do a biography on him. His chief work‚ entitled Elements‚ is a comprehensive essay on mathematics. It includes 13 volumes that entail such subjects as plane geometry‚ dealing with the properties of flat surfaces and of planar figures‚ such as the triangle; proportion in general‚ a particular kind of relation between groups of numbers or quantities;
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Practical 4 Title: To study the magnification of a real image by a convex lens. Objective: To determine the focal length of a convex lens. Apparatus and Materials: 1. Light box 2. Convex lens 3. Plasticine 4. Meter rule 5. Screen 6. Short transparent ruler Setup: 1. Set up the apparatus as shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 Theory: From the lens equation: Where: p = object distance q = image distance Linear magnification‚ Procedure: 1. The apparatus
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GENDER GAP IN MATHEMATICS 1 The Gender Gap in Mathematics THE GENDER GAP IN MATHEMATICS 2 The Gender Gap in Mathematics A gender gap is defined by Dictionary.com as the discrepancy in opportunities‚ statuses‚ and attitudes between men and women (2012). According to author Xie of articles “Math Gender Gap Gone In Grade School‚ Persists In College‚” the gender gap in mathematics was substantially
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PRACTICAL BANKING PROJECT TOPIC: ONLINE BANKING BY: KRANTHI KUMAR KATAM(12BEC0067) LOKESH NARRAVULA(12BEC0623) ABDUL(12BEC0) ABSTRACT: Online banking also called Internet banking can be defined as performing financial transactions over the Internet through a bank’s website. Online banking provides many advantages to consumers. Consumers can access data any time‚ anywhere irrespective of location and hours of operation of the bank. Customers are not the only beneficiary of this new service. Making
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WHY PROBLEM SOLVING? • Problem solving is the most basic of mathematical skills- the reason for studying mathematics • Problem solving is an integral part of the larger area of critical thinking‚ which is universally accepted goal for all education • Problem solving shows an interaction between mathematical ideas • In the classroom can lessen the gap between real world problem and the classroom worlds and thus set more positive mood in the classroom. WHAT IS PROBLEM? The
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