What’s your favorite equation?
It has been a while since we had a survey on any mathematics topic, so today I’d like to kick one off. What’s your favorite equation, formula, identity or inequality?
Try to keep it to your top 5 so that things don’t get out of hand – but please share which equation, formula, identity or inequality amuse you the most.
So – What’s your favorite equation, formula, identity or inequality in mathematics and if possible tell us why? Over to you!
Take into consideration all the branches of mathematics
Average Number of Arms
Try out this probability question. It may seem very simple but think twice before giving the answer
What is the probability that the next person you meet has an above average number of arms?
- Impossible
- Unlikely
- Likely
- Very Likely
- Certain
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Quicker Maths by M Tyra
Today, let me confess something to all of you. I am sure this will help all the readers.
So here I go. This is regarding the name of the website - QuickerMaths.com. It is inspired by the name of the best mathematics books I have ever come across. This book helped me a lot in clearing CAT and reaching to IIM. The inspiration of creating an interactive platform (QuickerMaths.com) came from this book. As a token of appreciation and to do my bit today I will tell you about this book named -
Magical Book on Quicker Maths
Author: M. Tyra
About the book: The book will be a boon for the aspirants of today’s competitive exams irrespective of their background – whether they come from arts, science or commerce stream. Concepts have been clarified so well, that even if one is vaguely familiar with them as in the case of non-mathematics students, understanding will not be a problem. Direct formulae are beneficial for one and all. They save time and time is precious for everyone.
Must for Competitive Preparation
The book is profusely illustrated. Avoiding the temptation for haste and ending up with a cookbook, the author has put in two years of intensive effort and research. Ideas have been taken from available study material, number theory, readers’ suggestions and, finally Vedic mathematics.
Recently I purchased the latest edition of this book from online book store Flipkart.com
Those who have already read this book please give your feedback to help others.
Interesting Picture Puzzle – Answer
This post contains answer to the last post named “Interesting Picture Puzzle”.
I decided to post it separately, so that new comers to the website can try first and then look at the answers.
I am posting the same picture with answered marked on it.
Who is behind QuickerMaths?
I am Vineet Patawari - PGDM (IIM Indore), ACA, B.Com(H). My passion for Mathematics, specially Vedic Maths encouraged me to start QuickerMaths
I believe that if trained properly using powerful tools like Vedic Maths, the immense intellect of human mind can be ignited instantly - find out more
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