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Category Archives: Math in the News
September 17, 2012
Math in the News: Gasoline Excise Tax
Did you realize that you are paying taxes when you fill up your gas tank? The price you pay per gallon of gasoline already includes the excise tax. An excise tax is the tax on the sale or production of … Continue reading
August 20, 2012
Math in the News: Bank Fees
Unless you stash your cash under your mattress (not recommended), you probably have a bank checking account. Kudos to you if you also have a savings account. “Free checking” was once a common phrase banks used to entice consumers to … Continue reading
August 6, 2012
Math in the News: Heart Rate
Whether you’re heading to the library or to the gym, music can give you a boost in your performance. In a previous post, we’ve mentioned that music can help you study. A recent study uncovered that music can also provide benefits … Continue reading
July 16, 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
July 9, 2012
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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July 2, 2012
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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June 25, 2012
Infographic: Student Loan Debt
From a previous Math in the News post on student loan debt, it’s clear that students are getting into hot water when it comes to borrowing money for school. If you’re wondering just how much money, this infographic from www.onlineschools.org will help … Continue reading
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June 18, 2012
Math in the News: Property Tax
When you own a home, you pay local and state property taxes based on your home’s assessed value. Property tax revenue is used by cities and counties for operating costs, such as opening a new park or building a new … Continue reading
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June 11, 2012
Math in the News: Percent Increase
While Americans may be decreasing their overall debt (mortgages, credit cards, car loans), they are taking on more and more debt to pay for college. Student loan debt is continually in the news, and we’ve previously written about student loan interest rates. … Continue reading
June 4, 2012
Math in the News: Batting Statistics
Major league baseball games may have started in April, but tonight marks the beginning of the First-Year Player Draft with first round going to the Houston Astros. This article from the San Francisco Chronicle, “Astros Set to Lead Off Intriguing … Continue reading
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