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Name: Raphael Tan Faculty:Arts Class: Math110 003

Pythagorean theorem The Pythagorean theorem is often associated with a right triangle wherein its sides are of relative lengths. We can say that the sum of the area of the two sides opposite the right angle is equal to the area of the right angle. this can be represented by the equation a²+b²=c². In this equation both a and b represent the sides opposite to the right angle while c represents the right angle. The Pythagorean theorem was discovered by a mathematician named Pythagoras and has been used and applied in everyday life such as architecture and research. There are numerous proofs to the Pythagorean theorem some of which are proof using similar triangles, proof by subtraction and proof by rotation. Ever since its discovery the Pythagorean theorem has had multiple consequences and uses toward our everyday understanding.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythagorean_theorem

Application of calculus in business In maths we often use functions as the basis of raw calculus. There are a number of different functions which serve different purposes such as graphing, mapping, illustrating relations between different things and a lot more. An example of a function would be y = m x + b this can be used to demonstrate simple concepts and calculations in business. For example, when calculating revenues and costs. Now let's put the equation into business terms. Lets say that i am running a factory that produces paper my initial cost for all the machinery and rent(fixed costs) are equal to $500 my variable cost now for producing a single piece of paper is $2. Using this i can calculate my total costs(TC) which will allow me to see how i will price my product. TC = 500 + 2(Q) where Q represents the quantity i will produce. Aside from this, there are many other ways in which we can apply calculus into business such as in calculating profits and marginal costings.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/9686225/Applied-Calculus-for-Business-Students