IB Maths Resources from Intermathematics
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Sphere packing problem: Pyramid design Sphere packing problems are a maths problems which have been considered over many centuries - they concern the optimal way of packing spheres so that the wasted space is minimised. You can achieve an average packing density of around 74% when you stack many spheres together, but today I want to... Continue Reading →
The Mathematics of Cons - Pyramid Selling Pyramid schemes are a very old con - but whilst illegal, still exist in various forms. Understanding the maths behind them therefore is a good way to avoid losing your savings! The most basic version of the fraud starts with an individual making the following proposition, "pay me... Continue Reading →