Two Car-Buying Strategies: An Old Problem Revisited with a New Analysis.

Sen, Tapan; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ520682

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Two Car-Buying Strategies: An Old Problem Revisited with a New Analysis.

Sen, Tapan; And Others

Mathematics Teacher, v89 n3 p196-99 Mar 1996

Demonstrates the application of spreadsheet analysis in solving equations beyond quadratics. Considers the costs of interest, gasoline, and maintenance in deciding how long it pays to keep a car. (MKR)

Descriptors: Algebra, Consumer Economics, Equations (Mathematics), Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education, Spreadsheets

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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