Category: Applied Mathematics

Interest rates are an important topic when dealing with anything related to finances, including loans and investments.  However, we still need to make the distinction between simple and compound...

Velocity is not just a theoretical idea - it is a very a useful concept when applied to many fields, from physics to weather (and much more!)  Having a good grasp of velocity and how it is used...

Growth rates are useful in business for tracking the growth or decline of revenue, cost, profit, and other important measures.  Growth rates are also useful in finance for tracking changes in...

When you start a new job or get a raise, it helps to know what the new annual pay will be.  The way to find it will depend on how you are paid (hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, or...

Density is an important concept in physics and chemistry.  It helps us to compare two substances to see which gas will rise higher, or which solids will sink or float in a liquid. So, what...

Area is used often in mathematics for word problems in geometry and calculus. Area is vital for finding the volume and surface area of objects, but it also has numerous applications in real...