MATH

QUESTION 1

"Algebra Review" Please respond to the following:

· Refer to page 315 in your textbook and create a short story/example with specific numerical values to explain what the author means by the statement, “If you add percents, you often obtain incorrect results.”

· Determine other kinds of errors that can contribute to inaccurate percent results.

· Provide a specific, original example in which you might use a proportion to solve a problem in your daily life.

QUESTION 2

"Exponential and Logarithmic Models" Please respond to the following:

· From the e-Activity

· Summarize the source of the calculations for the Richter scale.

· Compare the Richter scale and Mercalli scale. In your opinion, explain which is more meaningful in the use of reporting earthquake destruction and why?

· Describe how math and science has made reporting earthquakes more accurate.

e-Activity

· Visit the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program Website at  http://earthquake.usgs.gov/ . Click on the Learn tap, click FAQ on the left bar menu, click Measuring Earthquakes of the FAQ Categories. From there, click on and read the answers to the following questions:

· What are the different magnitude scales, and why are there so many?

· How are earthquakes recorded? How are earthquakes measured? How is the magnitude of an earthquake determined?

· How much energy is released in an earthquake?

· What is the difference between intensity scales and magnitude scales?

· Be prepared to discuss.

QUESTION 3

"Financial Management" Please respond to the following:

· Provide a  specific  example of how you can use the power of compounding interest to pay for a future expense.

· Discuss which practical application covered in the chapter you think you will use within the next year and how you think studying this topic will help you make wise financial choices in the future.