I would differ - there are very few direct applications of math in life. There are many applications of arithmetic, perhaps a few geometry problems, engineers may need algebra and basic calculus, but you almost never need higher math.
However, that is not to say it is worthless. The logic and means it is based on, and the curiosity of taking each result and making it into a further question, transfer directly to a lot of other subjects. I have several classmates (from undergraduate and graduate math courses) who have gone into engineering, law, biology, medicine, business...
And, a very practical use, a math degree gets tremendous respect from other specialties. At a job interview there is almost nothing you can say that gets more instant respect than a degree in math.
2006-12-17 21:09:44
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answered by sofarsogood 5
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Construction engineers use trigonometry to measure lengths, heights, etc.
Geometry has similar uses, to architects, carpet designers etc.
Complex analysis has widespread applications, notably in electrical and electronic engineering.
Number theory is used to encode and decrypt secret messages in intelligence work and during wartime. This is emphasised by the fact that the NSA is the largest employer of mathematicians in the country.
Military ballistics tests often require mathematics as do automobile engineers modelling crash scenarios, etc. and in aeronautics.
2006-12-17 21:22:07
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answered by yasiru89 6
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Do not expect to use much of anything you learn in school in your professional life besides maybe some trig and algebra. Calculus and Differential Equations are more of a test to make sure you have the mind to solve complex problems. Most of school is simply a big test. If you want a certain type of job you have to pass the test to get someone to hire you. Therefore as math prob. seems dumb it is important to just get through it. Have a good one.
2006-12-18 02:57:07
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answered by Xbox2006 1
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Actually, there are quite many!
For example, when you go to the supermarket, you will need to be able to do a sum of the prices of all products you buy in your head, otherwise you may be unpleasantly surprised when it is time to pay!
One other application: let's say you use buses sometimes (eg. to go to school or work). You will probably need to know whether a season ticket (allowing you to travel by local buses unlimitedly for a period of time eg. a month) is worth buying or it's better to just purchase one-way tickets (if you don't use buses that much).
These are just two simple examples. You can be sure that you will encounter many situations in life when you will need to apply mathematics.
2006-12-17 20:34:23
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answered by Macgyver 2
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Well, for example, you need to buy 5arcsin litters of coocking oil which has a cost of $7x-3, where x=2. You will need to solve for your change.
Another, you need to travel 12x^2-3x meters, where x=3, around the circular fence which has a radius of 29y+4, where x=6, considering that you have initial velocity of sin22/2. You will need to compute for the diameter of the fence and the centripetal force acting on you while running.
Do you get it? that's all the PRACTICAL application of math.
Thank you.
2006-12-17 21:48:20
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answered by Paw 3
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Are we speaking only a forkful or an entire darn cake? only a bite will make you smile, the completed cake on an time-honored foundation will positioned you on intimate words with Omar the Tentmaker! And neither- i'm no longer a fan of cheesecake. yet in case you wanna positioned frosted brownies on the record, i'm gonna be in worry!
2016-11-27 01:40:19
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answered by ? 4
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well there are quite a lot application of maths in everyday life everything in surrounding is maths eg
1> object fall down due to gravity maths is there speed of falling object can be calculated by physics law and mathematical calculation
2>concepts of focal pt. of parabola is used in medical sergery
3>shapes of building,ball,any big structure is not possible without maths(geometry)
4>add,sub required in day to day life
5>concept of logic is used in computers to take decision since it knows only binary lang. i.e.(0/1)
etc
i hope u noticed the importance of maths
2006-12-17 21:01:07
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answered by girish sahare 2
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Like if you take a math class at school, that is an application of math in every day life.
2006-12-17 20:20:25
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answered by ralph w 4
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The best examples I can think of is buying or selling/ adding up cost, change back, etc. Calculating distance in miles with time and speed on spedometer. Determining how much of different foods and nutrients you need to eat in a day and dividing it into different meals.
2006-12-17 20:25:17
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answered by elthe3rd 4
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Grow up, work in industries and you will se,,,
examples are inventory calculation
2006-12-17 22:55:32
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answered by abcd_123 2
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