NYT

Through Math for America, I am part of an on-going collaboration with the New York Times Learning Network.  My latest contribution, a Test Yourself quiz-question, can be found here:

https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/18/test-yourself-math-june-18-2012/

This question focuses on the increasing number of Americans who are collecting Social Security early.  What hourly wage is equivalent to collecting social security benefits?

Through Math for America, I am part of an on-going collaboration with the New York Times Learning Network.  My latest contribution, a Test Yourself quiz-question, can be found here:

https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/13/test-yourself-math-june-13-2012/

This question is built around the recent $2 billion loss posted by the bank JPMorgan.  How many yearly salaries is that loss equivalent to?

Through Math for America, I am part of an on-going collaboration with the New York Times Learning Network.  My latest contribution, a Test Yourself quiz-question, can be found here:

https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/14/test-yourself-math-may-14-2012/

This question is based on the complex methods companies like Apple use to reduce their tax bills.  How much more would Apple have to pay if it were taxed like an individual?

Through Math for America, I am part of an on-going collaboration with the New York Times Learning Network.  My latest contribution, a Test Yourself quiz-question, can be found here:

https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/30/test-yourself-math-april-30-2012/

This question is based on rapid population growth in African countries.  How long will it take Nigeria’s population to quadruple?