Optimization of area – an investigation

This is an example of how an investigation into area optimisation could progress.  The problem is this: A farmer has 40m of fencing.  What is the maximum area he can enclose? Case 1:  The rectangle: Reflection - the rectangle turns out to be a square, with sides 10m by 10m.  Therefore the area enclosed is... Continue Reading →

Cracking ISBN and Credit Card Codes

Cracking ISBN and Credit Card Codes ISBN codes are used on all books published worldwide. It’s a very powerful and useful code, because it has been designed so that if you enter the wrong ISBN code the computer will immediately know – so that you don’t end up with the wrong book. There is lots... Continue Reading →

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