Category Archives: Math in the Real World

Mathematics of Earning Money

Image Source: http://www.moneyedup.com It would be great if money just fell out of the sky like rain whenever we needed it; but unfortunately this is not the case! Most people have to get jobs and earn money. People work, (or … Continue reading

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Applied Percents – Loss

Image Source: http://charlesandhudson.com In a previous lesson we looked at how Retailers place “Mark Ups” on items so that they can make a Profit on the sale. It is important that you have viewed this lesson before doing the contents … Continue reading

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Applied Percents – Discounts

Image Source: http://1.bp.blogspot.com In our previous lesson we looked at how Retailers place “Mark Ups” on items so that they can make a Profit on the sale. It is important that you have viewed this lesson before doing the contents … Continue reading

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Africa Trip to Ruben Centre

Image Copyright 2012 by Passy’s World of Mathematics We have not been doing any work on Passy’s World of Mathematics over the last month or so. This is because we have been working on other projects while vacationing in Africa. … Continue reading

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Mathematical Christmas Decorations

Image Copyright 2012 by Passy’s World of Mathematics Here’s a great idea for decorating your Maths Classroom for the festive season – Polyhedra and Geometrical Solids! A friend of mine had her class make various three dimensional solids out of … Continue reading

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