UNSW maths comp (1 Viewer)

[maniacguy]

By the second part you mean the part that said show it was less than 2?

Notice that a/(b+c) < 2a/(a+b+c) if a,b,c are the sides of a triangle.

(This follows from the fact that if a/b<c/d, a/b < (a+c)/(b+d) < c/d)

The result follows.
(There are other ways to do it, I know, but that for mine is the easiest way)

 

[Hotdog1]

HEY i just got a letter saying i got a certificate and should attend something about careers in mathematics. what does it mean? do i get a prize? is it worth going?

 

[Wacky]

You got a letter? damn, that means I didn't get anything this year... If it says certificate it probably means just a certificate. If it was prize + certificate you get money. Its worth going - you get to see the uni, and guys in gowns present the awards, and some guy will inevitably show some real life use for maths, like with regard to money and stuff. On the other hand it also drags on forever. But you get to miss school!

Depends on how interested you are in maths relative to interest in school really.

 

[turtle_2468]

missing school + free hi quality orange juice + possible money = go.

 

[spice girl]

Originally posted by turtle_2468
missing school + free hi quality orange juice + possible money = go.

1 hour of boring mathematical 'applications' lecture + congregating with weirdo maths nerds around the state + having your name placed in alphabetical order instead of by rank = don't bother going

 

[Wacky]

Whoopdioo! I'm a weirdo math nerd. Got a letter today
Prize! Its placed in alphabetical order? never noticed that before...

Oh, and I think the orange juice made me sick the last time.. ort maybe it was the extra long car trip... but I know a whole lot of maths nerds, so it'll be a reunion.. I should know like 10 people! Estimates may not be accurate.

 

[VanCarBus]

anyone who does good in the Maths comp who gets distinction ++++ are total freaks.....Math c0mp has no relevance to any mathematics

 

[Constip8edSkunk]

hmmm they tell you if you get money right?

 

[turtle_2468]

yes. "Prize" = money

hey. Maths comp does have relevance to mathematics!!

 

[Affinity]

second that one, comps are more relevant.

 

[deyveed]

Huh?
They sent letters to those who got Prizes already?
Should everyone who's getting a Prize receive a letter by now?

 

[Wacky]

AFAIK, yes, and yes, unless you've changed your address, got your address wrong, or moved. Its in my school's weekly newsletter already.

 

[Harimau]

Bah no prize for me