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| Numbers in the Real World Index of Applications |
Section R.1, page 8
Note Taking: Learn how music notes are based on mathematics.
Section 1.7, page 74
Stat the Quarterback: Learn how the NFL rates their quarterbacks. Rate your favorite QB.
Section 1.8, page 86
Fool the Guesser: Use the divisibility test for nines to amaze your friends at parties.
Section 2.4, page 134
Heat Index: Study how the heat index is related to relative humidity and air temperature.
Section 2.6, page 154
Women in Mathematics: Are more women going into mathematics fields? Look here for statistics.
Chapter 2 Summary, page 169
Number Magic 1: Learn some fun techniques to do arithmetic..
Section 3.1, page 186
Sale Prices: Learn tips to figure store discounts quicker and easier.
Section 4.1, page 248
Magic Squares: More number fun using magic squares.
Section 4.2, page 254
Identification Numbers: How do they know your vehicle VIN number is valid? Find out here.
Section 4.3, page 262
Calculating GPA: Learn how to calculate your cumulative grade point average.
Section 4.5, page 278
Tales of the Crypt: Learn simple encoding algorithms. Make up your own secret code.
Section 5.1, page 306
Weight Loss: Study how much you would weigh on different planets.
Section 5.3, page 318
That's Stats: Use statistics to compare bowling scores.
Section 5.4, page 326
Number Magic 2: More number fun to amaze your friends.
Section 5.6, page 340
Easy as Pi: Use a Monte Carlo method to approximate pi.
Section 5.7, page 352
Gauss Again: Learn about Gauss and use his method to sum whole numbers from 1 to 100.
Section 8.1, page 532
Polya Process: Study George Polya's problem-solving process and apply it to various problems.
Section 9.1, page 552
Trade Ya: Study exponential growth and how it applies to pyramid schemes.