Questions tagged [applications]
The [application] tag is meant for questions about applications of mathematical concepts and theorems to a more practical use (e.g. real world usage, less-abstract mathematics, etc.)
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Risk process in Insurance
Let
$R(t) = u + ct - \sum_{k=1}^{X(t)}Z_{k}, t\geq 0 $,
be a risk process, where $u> 0$ is the initial capital of the insurance company and $c> 0$ is a premium rate. We know that the number of ...
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StarCraft II: Ladder math
At the Blizzcon 2010, StarCraft II multiplayer panel, this stuff was supposed to explain the ladder matchmaking system. I look at this and go eh? what!?
Is any of this real? or are they just messing ...
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How do you estimate the flow rate of one fluid into another like the Deep Horizon Oil leak?
How have experts estimated the amount of oil that was shooting out of that pipe in the Gulf? I bet there's some neat math or physics involved here, and some interesting assumptions considering how ...
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