Category Archives: Math in the Real World

Exponents in the Real World

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Passy

Exponents, Index Numbers, Powers, and Indices are used in lots of parts of our modern technological world. Exponents are used in Computer Game Physics, pH and Richter Measuring Scales, Science, Engineering, Economics, Accounting, Finance, and many other disciplines. Exponential Growth … Continue reading →

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Volume of Prisms

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Passy

Image Source: http://img.thesun.co.uk Many jobs require a good knowledge and understanding of Volume. Medical Personnel need to administer blood and drugs in specific volumes to patients using cylindrical injection containers and intravenous drips. Concreters need to calculate correct volumes of … Continue reading →

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Pythagoras and Right Triangles

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Passy

Image Copyright 2013 by Passy’s World of Mathematics From the Pyramids to the current day, Mathematics, Measurement, and Geometry have been critical to the success of any building project. Daniel is a Carpenter friend of Passy’s World, and has been … Continue reading →

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Simple Interest – Part Two

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Passy

Image Source: http://i.telegraph.co.uk In this lesson we look at Six Monthly, Quarterly, Monthly, and Daily Simple Interest. In particular we look at Simple Interest Calculated on Bank Accounts. It is recommended that you have done our previous Part 1 lesson, … Continue reading →

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Simple Interest – Part One

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Passy

Image Purchased by Passy World from Dreamstime.com In this lesson we are looking at Interest Money associated with Loans and Investments. When money is Borrowed or Invested, INTEREST is paid – to the Investor – or – by the Borrower. … Continue reading →

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