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Pooh Bear 11-01-2009 17:23:14 66.11.243.131 251364 Report to Moderator	bjb in Tx from Ne said: (quoted from post at 14:18:26 11/01/09) One recent example I used algebra recently where most would not think of it was to lock in my electric rates. Plan 1 was a 9.99 monthly charge plus something like 9.8 cents/kwh Plan 2 was a 4.99 monthly charge plus around 10.6 cents/kwh Plan 1 looks "cheaper" due to the lower rate per kwh, however a bit of math showed you would need to be a consumer of something like 1000kwh/ month for plan 1 to be the cheaper alternative. A little bit of math goes a long way...... Actually, plan 1 is cheaper, but not by much. The break even point is 625kwh. Use more than 625kwh and Plan 1 will save you money. At 1000kwh Plan 1 costs you $107.99 and Plan 2 costs you $110.99 Pooh Bear (aka Fluff For Brains) [Reply]   [No Email]
bjb in Tx from Ne 11-02-2009 05:50:51 141.197.12.183 251414 Report to Moderator	Re: OT:Help with kids Algebra, anyone? in reply to Pooh Bear, 11-01-2009 17:23:14   I couldn't remember the exact numbers when I did it back in march, and I didn't figure the exact crossing point for the example, more of just anecdotal evidence where algebra and critical thinking can be used in daily life.....   [Reply]   [Send Email]
bjb from Ne in Tx 11-02-2009 05:50:24 141.197.12.183 251413 Report to Moderator	Re: OT:Help with kids Algebra, anyone? in reply to Pooh Bear, 11-01-2009 17:23:14   I couldn't remember the exact numbers when I did it back in march, and I didn't figure the exact crossing point for the example, more of just anecdotal evidence where algebra and critical thinking can be used in daily life.....   [Reply]   [Send Email]