Math — Financial Mathematics + 7 more topics

Financial mathematics primarily deals with the time value of money (TVM). This means a dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow because of its potential earning capacity. The key concepts are interest, future value, and present value.

Math Olympiad algebra often involves more than just basic equation solving. It's about seeing the underlying structure and using powerful techniques to simplify or transform expressions.

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Indices, also known as exponents or powers, provide a compact way to represent repeated multiplication. Instead of writing 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2, you can write 2⁵. Here, 2 is the base, and 5 is the index (or exponent/power).

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