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Monthly Archives: July 2012

Math in the News: Consumer Math

You’ve likely heard that you shouldn’t go grocery shopping on an empty stomach because you will buy what looks good rather than what you need. It’s good advice, but it turns out that consumers have a long way to go … Continue reading

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Math in the News: Averages

A recent TIME article, “Steep Hikes for Many Students,” states that the average tuition at a private, not-for-profit college is $21,949 while the average public university tuition is $6,669. These numbers seem high, and unfortunately continue to rise each year. … Continue reading

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Math in the News: Olympic Trials

The 2012 Summer Olympics will commence in London, England in a few short weeks. Athletes have been diligently preparing and training for the Olympic trials to determine who will compete in the upcoming events. Over the past weekend, gold medal … Continue reading

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