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How To Calculate Day Of The Week For Any Date?

Published on March 4, 2022 by Hemanth

How would it be if you were able to calculate day of the week for any date? With a little bit of math and logic, anything is possible!

How To Intuitively Understand Euler’s Identity?

Published on March 2, 2022 by Hemanth

Euler’s identity is known as the most beautiful equation in mathematics. Yet, it remains inaccessibe for many. In this essay, you get an intuitive explanation!

Why Do We Really Use Euler’s Number For Growth?

Published on February 27, 2022 by Hemanth

Euler’s number (e) is synonymous with natural growth and decay. But why use ‘e’ (2.718…) instead of ‘2’ or any other constant? This essay has the answers!

What Is So Special About 69! ?

Published on February 25, 2022 by Hemanth

An image showing 69! (sixty-nine factorial))

A story that connects Euler’s number (e), Googol (10¹⁰⁰), 69!, and my scientific calculator! What are the odds of this happening in a random investigation?

How To Really Make Sense of Hotelling’s Law?

Published on February 22, 2022 by Hemanth

Have you ever seen restaurants or fast-food chains spaced very close to each other? As it turns out, Hotelling’s law tries to explain this very phenomenon.

How To Mentally Calculate Cube Roots As 2-Digit Integers?

Published on February 20, 2022 by Hemanth

How To Mentally Calculate The Cubed Root As 2-Digit Integers? a question that asks what is the cubed root of 175616

Wouldn’t it be cool if you were able to quickly calculate cube roots in your head? If you are a math enthusiast, this neat trick is right up your alley!

A Technical Investigagion Into The Rule Of 72

Published on February 18, 2022 by Hemanth

The rule of 72 is a quick back-of-the-envelope investment calculation technique. In this article, you learn the mathematics and risks behind this rule!

How To Benefit From Braess’s Paradox?

Published on February 17, 2022 by Hemanth

Braess’s paradox originates from the observation that overall traffic efficiency in a road network decreases after one or more roads are added to the network.

How To Mentally Square Any Number Ending In 5?

Published on February 15, 2022 by Hemanth

Let us say that you have to mentally square any number ending in 5. In this essay, you get to learn a clever mental math trick from Indian Vedic Mathematics!

How To Really Solve The Three 3s Problem?

Published on February 13, 2022 by Hemanth

The Three 3s Problem is a fascinating math puzzle set that I stumbled upon recently. It features a math concept that you are most likely not aware of!

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