Applied Mathematics

Problems related to numerical analysis, optimization, mathematical modeling, etc.

Problems in this category

A zero-coupon bond with a par value of $1000 is sold for $670 and matures in 12 years. The problem a...

Financial MathematicsBondsYield to MaturityExponents
2025/7/4

The problem is based on a spreadsheet showing the sales of various food items in a school cafeteria....

Spreadsheet FormulasIF StatementsRANK.EQ FunctionSales Analysis
2025/7/3

The problem involves using an exponential function to calculate the accrued value of an investment. ...

Exponential FunctionsCompound InterestFinancial MathematicsLogarithms
2025/7/3

The problem describes an investment made by Jolene, with a principal of $9250, an interest rate of 6...

Compound InterestExponential GrowthFinancial MathematicsLogarithms
2025/7/3

The problem describes a population of spotted woodpeckers that starts at 51 and quadruples every 19 ...

Exponential GrowthModelingLogarithms
2025/7/3

The problem describes two functions, $H = C(m)$ and $m = a(s)$. $H = C(m)$ gives the speed of a car ...

Function CompositionUnits ConversionModeling
2025/7/3

Laila rides a bicycle. After 9 hours, she is 20 miles from her house. After 12 hours, she is 26 mile...

RateDistanceTimeAverage Rate
2025/7/3

We are given three vectors: $s = -i + 2j$, $t = 3i - j$, and $r = 2i + 5j$. We are asked to find the...

VectorsVector AdditionVector SubtractionScalar Multiplication
2025/7/2

The problem asks to find the current through the resistor $R_2$ (which has a resistance of 6 $\Omega...

Circuit AnalysisSuperposition TheoremResistorsCurrent Divider RuleOhm's Law
2025/7/2

A family has installed a wind turbine. The problem provides the rated power output, product life, an...

Energy CalculationCost AnalysisFinancial ModelingUnits Conversion
2025/7/2