The terminology dilemma
This debate is going on for a long time now. But the answer depends on which part of the world you are in. Americans called mathematics 'math', saying that the function of the same is a singular noun and with that logic, they prefer saying 'math', which is singular too. On the other hand, speakers of British English would always say 'maths', as in 'I have a degree in maths'.
However, there are logical arguments for both the spellings. The Oxford and the Merriam-Webster dictionaries say the word is plural because of the letter 's' in the end. On the contrary however, it is usually used as a singular noun. For example, 'Mathematics is my favourite subject' and not 'Mathematics are my favourite subject'.
Other plural nouns that are used as if they were singular are economics, ethics, politics, gymnastics, measles and dominoes. These words, however, are not habitually shortened, making math/maths rather an unusual word.
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This debate is going on for a long time now. But the answer depends on which part of the world you are in. Americans called mathematics 'math', saying that the function of the same is a singular noun and with that logic, they prefer saying 'math', which is singular too. On the other hand, speakers of British English would always say 'maths', as in 'I have a degree in maths'.
However, there are logical arguments for both the spellings. The Oxford and the Merriam-Webster dictionaries say the word is plural because of the letter 's' in the end. On the contrary however, it is usually used as a singular noun. For example, 'Mathematics is my favourite subject' and not 'Mathematics are my favourite subject'.
Other plural nouns that are used as if they were singular are economics, ethics, politics, gymnastics, measles and dominoes. These words, however, are not habitually shortened, making math/maths rather an unusual word.
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A small number of cards has been lost from a complete pack. If I deal among four people, three cards remain. If I deal among three people, two remain and if I deal among five people, two cards remain. How many cards are there? 🤔
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A small number of cards has been lost from a complete pack. If I deal among four people, three cards remain. If I deal among three people, two remain and if I deal among five people, two cards remain. How many cards are there? 🤔
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Rohit said to his grandmother ," my age is equal to the last two digits of my year of birth " in year 1942.
To this, his grandmother said," it is true in my case also." Rohit was confused 🤯 , help him to figure it 😇
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Movies 🎥 for Math lover (Part - 4)
1. The martian :- Its one of best STEM movie ever. There are countless scenes where protagonist has to use mathematics and its reasoning to overcome challenges and advance his quest for survival. If you are wondering that math can take you places, then watch it .
2. Stand and Deliver :- It tells the story of a high school mathematics teacher who takes a class of losers and potential dropouts and transforms them, in the course of one school year, into kids who have learned so much that 18 of them are able to pass a tough college credit calculus exam.
3. Moneyball :-It demonstrates the tremendous role that mathematics plays in professional sports. Showing the full movie will give your kids a better idea of how mathematics applies to the real world as well as possible career paths, such as becoming a Major League Baseball scout, that require a deep understanding of applied mathematics.
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1. The martian :- Its one of best STEM movie ever. There are countless scenes where protagonist has to use mathematics and its reasoning to overcome challenges and advance his quest for survival. If you are wondering that math can take you places, then watch it .
2. Stand and Deliver :- It tells the story of a high school mathematics teacher who takes a class of losers and potential dropouts and transforms them, in the course of one school year, into kids who have learned so much that 18 of them are able to pass a tough college credit calculus exam.
3. Moneyball :-It demonstrates the tremendous role that mathematics plays in professional sports. Showing the full movie will give your kids a better idea of how mathematics applies to the real world as well as possible career paths, such as becoming a Major League Baseball scout, that require a deep understanding of applied mathematics.
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MATHS TRICKS ON CLOCKS
QUESTION:Find the Angle between hands at 5:30
SOLUTION:So here's a simple trick
for it
Suppose the time isX : Y min
Angle between X and Y
=I(X*30)-((Y*11)/2)| Angle between hands at 5:30
Step 1:X=5, Y=30
Step 2: 5*30 =150
Step 3: (30*11)/2 = 165
Step 4: 165-150=15
Thus, angle between hands at 5:30 is15 degrees.@maths_sorcerer
QUESTION:Find the Angle between hands at 5:30
SOLUTION:So here's a simple trick
for it
Suppose the time isX : Y min
Angle between X and Y
=I(X*30)-((Y*11)/2)| Angle between hands at 5:30
Step 1:X=5, Y=30
Step 2: 5*30 =150
Step 3: (30*11)/2 = 165
Step 4: 165-150=15
Thus, angle between hands at 5:30 is15 degrees.@maths_sorcerer
THE MISSING NUMBER TRICK.
(a) Ask someone to write on a piece of paper (so you can't see it) a large number (I suggest 5 digits to start with).
(b) Ask them to rearrange the digits in that number and write it above the first number if it is larger but below it if smaller.
(c) Then tell them to subtract the two numbers (they can use a calculator if they wish).
(d) Ask them to circle any digit in
the result except zero.
(e) They can then read out (slowly), all the other digits in random order. And you will tell them what the digit is that they circled.
(f) To find the missing digit, simply add up all the digits that they give you - repeatedly - until a single digit 1 to 9 is obtained. If this value is 9, then the number they circled was 9.Otherwise, add a value to the number until it is 9. This value is the number they circled! e.g. If the digits are 9, 8, 8 and 4, then 9+8+8+4=29, 2+9=11, 1+1=2. 9-2=7. Therefore the number circled was 7.
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(a) Ask someone to write on a piece of paper (so you can't see it) a large number (I suggest 5 digits to start with).
(b) Ask them to rearrange the digits in that number and write it above the first number if it is larger but below it if smaller.
(c) Then tell them to subtract the two numbers (they can use a calculator if they wish).
(d) Ask them to circle any digit in
the result except zero.
(e) They can then read out (slowly), all the other digits in random order. And you will tell them what the digit is that they circled.
(f) To find the missing digit, simply add up all the digits that they give you - repeatedly - until a single digit 1 to 9 is obtained. If this value is 9, then the number they circled was 9.Otherwise, add a value to the number until it is 9. This value is the number they circled! e.g. If the digits are 9, 8, 8 and 4, then 9+8+8+4=29, 2+9=11, 1+1=2. 9-2=7. Therefore the number circled was 7.
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Age calculation Tricks:
Step1 Multiply the first number of the age by 5. (If <10, ex 5, consider it as 05. If it is > 100, ex: 102, then take 10 as the first digit, 2 as the second one.)
Step2: Add 3 to the result.
Step3: Double the answer.
Step4 Add the second digit of the number with the result.
Step5 Subtract 6 from it.
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Step1 Multiply the first number of the age by 5. (If <10, ex 5, consider it as 05. If it is > 100, ex: 102, then take 10 as the first digit, 2 as the second one.)
Step2: Add 3 to the result.
Step3: Double the answer.
Step4 Add the second digit of the number with the result.
Step5 Subtract 6 from it.
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2519
It is an interesting number. Here are some funny math interesting facts about this number 2519. Enjoy the Facts.
2519 Mod n means the reminder of 2519/n, here is the integer division. 2519 Mod n
2519 Mod 2 = 1
2519 Mod 3 = 2
2519 Mod 4 = 3
2519 Mod 5 = 4
2519 Mod 6 = 5
2519 Mod 7=6
2519 Mod 8 = 7
2519 Mod 9= 8
2519 Mod 10 = 9
Sequential Numbers with 2519
1259 x 2 + 1 = 2519
839 x 3 + 2 = 2519
629 x 4 + 3 = 2519
503 x 5 + 4 = 2519
419 x 6 + 5 = 2519
359 x 7 +6 = 2519
314x8+7= 2519
279 x 9+8= 2519
251 x 10 + 9 = 2519
This is a funny interesting part of maths. Enjoy it with Fun!
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It is an interesting number. Here are some funny math interesting facts about this number 2519. Enjoy the Facts.
2519 Mod n means the reminder of 2519/n, here is the integer division. 2519 Mod n
2519 Mod 2 = 1
2519 Mod 3 = 2
2519 Mod 4 = 3
2519 Mod 5 = 4
2519 Mod 6 = 5
2519 Mod 7=6
2519 Mod 8 = 7
2519 Mod 9= 8
2519 Mod 10 = 9
Sequential Numbers with 2519
1259 x 2 + 1 = 2519
839 x 3 + 2 = 2519
629 x 4 + 3 = 2519
503 x 5 + 4 = 2519
419 x 6 + 5 = 2519
359 x 7 +6 = 2519
314x8+7= 2519
279 x 9+8= 2519
251 x 10 + 9 = 2519
This is a funny interesting part of maths. Enjoy it with Fun!
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