NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE Department of Mathematics 2014/2015 MA2213 Numerical Analysis I Semester II Homework Assignment 2 Due: 3 March 2015‚ 5pm 1. Find an approximation to the root of f (x) = tan(x/4) − 1 in the interval [3.14‚ 3.15]‚ with the relative error |pn − p|/|p| accurate to within 10−4 using the Bisection method. Tabulate all your workings as in the answer to tutorial 2 question 2. Present all values of an ‚ bn and pn in full precision‚ and values of f (pn ) and the relative
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Saadia Gaon’s four roots of knowledge Saadia Gaon was born and raised in Egypt from 882-942 CE. He was known as one of the most outstanding and inspiring leaders of the Jewry in his age. Saadia was a prolific author who made contributions in Hebrew philogoy‚ Jewish liturgy‚ and halakah. He also provided commentary on the bible and translated it into Arabic. Saadia is most known for producing the first major medieval Jewish theological treatise: the Book of Beliefs and Opinions (Seltzer 3)
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A root canal procedure is usually done to remove bacteria from the infected pulp in your tooth. After the procedure‚ it is important to keep your teeth clean in order to prevent infection. Your dentist will typically give you anti-bacterial medicine and suggest salt water rinses. However‚ you can also decrease your chances of infection by eating foods that are rich in anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties are great for treating and preventing infections. Therefore‚ there
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Sounding Board Psychologists and managers may be surprised to discover that the origins of the world’s most widely used psychometric instrument lie in pre-modern systems of knowledge. Astrology and alchemy – the occult roots of the MBTI by Peter Case and Garry Phillipson There appear to be no reputable investigations into the influence of astrology and alchemy on organisation and management‚ which is surprising given the continuing popularity of astrology. Aside from some research into how marketing
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Dell Goes Back to its PC Roots Case Summary Dell is a computer company that made its name by first selling personal computers directly to customers through their website‚ catalogs‚ and over the phone. As time passed‚ Dell expanded into related product lines while battling aggressive rivals such as Hewlett Packard and Apple‚ striving to be the number one consumer brand in the United States. Despite considerable research and marketing investment‚ Dell’s strategy to expand into other related product
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The labeling theory focuses on how the subject’s behavior can be shaped and influenced by how other people classify and react to their actions. The intellectual and foundational roots of the labeling theory is built around the theories created from George Mead‚ Charles Cooley‚ and William Thomas after World War I (Adler‚ 2013‚ p. 186). Mead created the idea of symbolic interactionism‚ that everyone creates their self-identity or
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magnificence. A great example of this is Roethke’s poem "Root Cellar." The poem describes a cellar‚ which most people would consider to be a death-baring‚ cold place. Instead‚ Roethke gives the dungeon life and enchantment. The first line gives the reader an idea that the cellar is awake. In the second line‚ there is a description of the plants left in numerous boxes that search for a bit of light to help them continue their existence. The plants’ roots hanging from the crates that are packed into the
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an unlevered cost of capital of 14.6 percent. The firm’s tax rate is 37 percent and the cost of equity is 18 percent. What is the firm’s debt-equity ratio? | 0.76 | | 0.82 | | 0.79 | | 0.87 | | 0.72 | 2. Johnson Tire Distributors has an unlevered cost of capital of 11 percent‚ a tax rate of 34 percent‚ and expected earnings before interest and taxes of $1‚400. The company has $2‚700 in bonds outstanding that have an 8 percent coupon and pay interest annually. The
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Supply Chain Paper Operations Management Root Beer‚ Inc In the first round of the root beer supply chain game there was a lot of confusion‚ mystery‚ and chaos; and the data showed that (Please see separate excel spreadsheet of data with mean‚ standard deviation‚ and variation calculated). Analysis of the data shows a classic bullwhip effect; the customer places an order and order fluctuations build up through the supply chain. You can also see that these effects are magnified as you get farther
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5S show efficiency in time‚ transforming the physical environment of work area and spirit of all employee levels. 1. Sorting You separate the things you need from the ones you don’t need. Sort through items in the work area and remove what is not essential to conduct your business there. Why do that? * To eliminate unnecessary items * To free floor space for the required items * To reduce your inventories (be they supplies or work in process) * To free resources (things that
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