Problems Plus


    I'm one of those weird people who sometimes likes doing math in their spare time (or at work when bored.  Shh...).  Anyway, in the OAC math textbooks (OAC is grade 13; we have it in Ontario until it's phased out in a few years), there are these math problems called "Problems Plus," which are (usually) challenging math problems related to what the current unit is about.  Well, at the end of the year, I scanned all the ones in my Calculus and Finite Math books so I could do them over the summer when I found myself with nothing to do.  I kinda wish I had an Algebra & Geometry book, too, but I took that last semester : P  In that class, we were able to do Problems Pluses for 1 mark bonus each on the exam.  I did 17 of them (got 15.5 bonus, a new 'record'), and ended up with 101 on the exam : P  (I don't think we're allowed to get more than 101).
    Anyway, I've decided to post these things on my website.  Try them, they're kinda fun.  I'll also link to my solutions.  Please tell me if you notice that I'm wrong!
    Anyway, onward...
 
Calculus
Calculus is about analyzing curves.. and stuff.. and finding answers where they don't actually exist.  Pretty fascinating stuff.  You may thank Leibnitz and Newton for the evil that is Calculus.


Finite Mathematics SORRY - not up yet
Finite is mainly about probability and statistics.  The probability of winning at craps is 49.27272727... %.  Pretty good.  That's the game I'd play if I went to a casino.  Get a head a bit, and then quit  : ).  However, knowing my luck...

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