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Number of articles: 2

1. A Mathematical Model of the Great Solar Eclipse of 1991

   John Lamb

   An activity that shows how mathematics can be used to model events in the real world is described. A way to calculate the area of the sun covered by the moon during a partial eclipse is presented. ... More

   pp. 293-96

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2. The Mathematics of the Return from Home Ownership

   Floyd Vest & Reynolds Griffith

   A mathematical model or project analysis that calculates the financial return from home ownership is described. This analysis illustrates topics such as compound interest, annuities, amortization... More

   pp. 300-5

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