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Page 1: Loan Repayment Calculation
This page introduces a recurrence relation word problem focused on loan repayment calculations. It demonstrates how to use recurrence relations to model financial scenarios, a common topic in Higher Maths and A Level Maths.
The problem presents Betty's loan of £2000 with a 1.5% monthly interest rate and £450 monthly repayments. Students are tasked with creating a recurrence relation to model the loan balance over time.
Definition: A recurrence relation for this loan scenario is given as Bn+1 = 1.015Bn - 450, where Bn represents the balance after n months.
The page walks through the calculation process month by month, showing how the loan balance decreases over time. This step-by-step approach is valuable for students learning to apply recurrence relations to real-world problems.
Example: The calculation shows that by the end of May, the balance owed is £281.82058, and the final payment is made in June.
The problem also asks students to calculate the total amount Betty will have paid, which comes to £2086.05. This illustrates the concept of total interest paid on a loan, an important aspect of financial mathematics.
Highlight: For questions involving exceeding or dropping below specific limits, it's crucial to consider the values both before and after each payment or change.
This page effectively demonstrates the application of recurrence relations in financial contexts, providing a practical example that students might encounter in Higher Maths past papers or A Level Maths exams.
Recurrence Relations - Word Problems
This document covers two main types of recurrence relation word problems: loan repayments and drug dosage calculations. These examples demonstrate the practical applications of recurrence relations in real-world scenarios.
Loan Repayment Problem
The first problem involves a reducing balance loan scenario where Betty borrows £2000 with monthly repayments and interest.
Example: Betty takes out a £2000 loan with 1.5% monthly interest and £450 monthly repayments.
The recurrence relation for the loan balance is derived:
Definition: Bn+1 = 1.015Bn - 450, where Bn is the balance after n months.
The problem is solved step-by-step, showing how the loan balance decreases each month until the final payment in June.
Highlight: The final payment is made in June, with a total repayment of £2086.05.
Drug Dosage Problem
The second problem involves calculating drug levels in a patient's bloodstream using recurrence relations.
Example: A drug with an initial dose of 120ml is administered, with 50% metabolized hourly and 35ml top-ups given each hour.
Two recurrence relations are presented:
- Un+1 = 0.5Un + 35
- Un+1 = 0.5Un
Vocabulary: Metabolised - The process by which a drug is broken down in the body.
The problem is solved to determine when the drug level falls below the effective threshold of 58ml.
Highlight: The treatment stops being effective between the 3rd and 4th doses when the drug level drops below 58ml.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
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I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
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Brad T
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Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
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Sudenaz Ocak
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
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I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
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Fun Recurrence Relations Word Problems for Higher Maths
Recurrence relations are a crucial topic in Higher Maths, often appearing in GCSE and A Level Mathsexams. This guide explores word problems involving recurrence relations, providing examples of loan calculations and drug dosage scenarios. These problems are common... Show more
Page 1: Loan Repayment Calculation
This page introduces a recurrence relation word problem focused on loan repayment calculations. It demonstrates how to use recurrence relations to model financial scenarios, a common topic in Higher Maths and A Level Maths.
The problem presents Betty's loan of £2000 with a 1.5% monthly interest rate and £450 monthly repayments. Students are tasked with creating a recurrence relation to model the loan balance over time.
Definition: A recurrence relation for this loan scenario is given as Bn+1 = 1.015Bn - 450, where Bn represents the balance after n months.
The page walks through the calculation process month by month, showing how the loan balance decreases over time. This step-by-step approach is valuable for students learning to apply recurrence relations to real-world problems.
Example: The calculation shows that by the end of May, the balance owed is £281.82058, and the final payment is made in June.
The problem also asks students to calculate the total amount Betty will have paid, which comes to £2086.05. This illustrates the concept of total interest paid on a loan, an important aspect of financial mathematics.
Highlight: For questions involving exceeding or dropping below specific limits, it's crucial to consider the values both before and after each payment or change.
This page effectively demonstrates the application of recurrence relations in financial contexts, providing a practical example that students might encounter in Higher Maths past papers or A Level Maths exams.
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Recurrence Relations - Word Problems
This document covers two main types of recurrence relation word problems: loan repayments and drug dosage calculations. These examples demonstrate the practical applications of recurrence relations in real-world scenarios.
Loan Repayment Problem
The first problem involves a reducing balance loan scenario where Betty borrows £2000 with monthly repayments and interest.
Example: Betty takes out a £2000 loan with 1.5% monthly interest and £450 monthly repayments.
The recurrence relation for the loan balance is derived:
Definition: Bn+1 = 1.015Bn - 450, where Bn is the balance after n months.
The problem is solved step-by-step, showing how the loan balance decreases each month until the final payment in June.
Highlight: The final payment is made in June, with a total repayment of £2086.05.
Drug Dosage Problem
The second problem involves calculating drug levels in a patient's bloodstream using recurrence relations.
Example: A drug with an initial dose of 120ml is administered, with 50% metabolized hourly and 35ml top-ups given each hour.
Two recurrence relations are presented:
- Un+1 = 0.5Un + 35
- Un+1 = 0.5Un
Vocabulary: Metabolised - The process by which a drug is broken down in the body.
The problem is solved to determine when the drug level falls below the effective threshold of 58ml.
Highlight: The treatment stops being effective between the 3rd and 4th doses when the drug level drops below 58ml.
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Stefan S
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
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Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user