A sweet seller’s trick

De, Prithwijit (2012) A sweet seller’s trick. At Right Angles, 1 (1). pp. 17-19.

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Abstract

How much math can there be in two bowls of gulab jamun? Prithwijit De models, estimates, calculates and presents a convincing argument on which of the two products earns the sweetseller a greater profit.

Item Type: Articles in APF Magazines
Authors: De, Prithwijit
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English
Uncontrolled Keywords: Shape, Size, Number and Cost, Analysing Maths, Business Maths
Subjects: Natural Sciences > Mathematics
Divisions: Azim Premji University > University Publications > At Right Angles
Full Text Status: Public
URI: http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/1571
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