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This page shows WPS Problem Corner problems, select user-submitted solutions, and a running count of who submitted solutions.
 
We'll figure out a way to come up with an annual winner based on number of correct solutions submitted and how quickly they are received. The scoring system still needs some refining but in order to count you must submit your computations, not just the answer. At the least you should explain the logic you used to arrive at your solution.
 
Although many of these problems are more easily solved using computers, we prefer demonstration of mental rather than software dexterity. Software can be used for checks or repetitious calculations (eg, spreadsheet for iterative solutions) but the main calculations should be manual. And we'll consider bonus points for math checks.
 
You can either scan your solution and email it to me at gmahun@matcmadison.edu or jmahun@yahoo.com or snail-mail to me at MATC, 3550 Anderson Street, Madison, WI 53704.
 
To see a selected submitted solution click on the underlined name; ditto for the problem statement. You need a pdf viewer installed in your browser or Acrobat Reader on your computer.
 

Jun 08 - Compound Curve

Name

Date Rec'd

 

Shane Zodrow

23 Jul 08

 

Dave Langhoff

11 Aug 08

 

05 Sep 08

 

Sep 08 - Area Partition

Name

Date Rec'd

Comments

Henry Nelson

26 Sep 08

Right answer but no comps submitted.

Mike Kelly

07 Nov 08

 

10 Nov 08

 

Dave Langhoff
Shane Zodrow

17 Nov 08

 

Name

Date Rec'd

Comments

Darren Krzanowski
Jeff Meneau
Wayne Rado
Sean Walsh

01/06/09

Wayne had the bearing quadrant reversed.

Gus VanderWegen

Lenny Carlson

01/07/09

01/08/09

Gus had the bearing quadrant reversed.

I missed including Lenny on this list and acknowledging him in the June Newsletter. He not only submitted a correct solution but also did a math checkLaughing.

Fred Zietlow
Mike Kelley

01/09/09

Fred reversed the bearing quadrant.
Mike's answer was off a bit due to a math error. Ah, the worth of a math check.

01/13/09

 

John M DuMez

01/14/09

 

Dave Tlusty
Shane Zodrow

01/15/09

Dave and Shane both reversed the bearing quadrant. Seems to be a recurring theme....

Darwin Hintz

02/05/09

Darwin included the following with his solution "Sorry that I am so late. The first week in Oct. I fell and broke my left leg. Have been in therapy most of the time since. My eyes are not the best and y walking needs a walker so I use an electric chair. f I last the next 33 days I will be 96 years old."

Mar 09 - Curve Fit

Shane Zodrow

18 April

01 May

Correct answer, no math checkFrown

 Correct answer and a math checkLaughing

Ben Ratliffe

13 May

Incorrect answer, a math check may have helped... Frown

Dave Langhoff

15 May

Correct answer, no math checkFrown

Mike Kelley

29 May

Slightly wrong assumption resulted in wrong answer, no match checkFrown

Brett Karns

22 Jun

Brett admitted he "cheated" by using software to get the answer.

Mike Kelley
Dennis Melchar

Bruce Bowden

Shane Zodrow

27 Jun


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30 Jun