The Heart of Mathematics: An Invitation to Effective Thinking
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ISBN: 9781118156599
Author: Edward B. Burger, Michael Starbird
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
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Chapter 9.2, Problem 29MS
Some taxing statistics (H). Politicians love to quote averages that support a desired goal. The table below sho how much taxpayers would save under certain legislation supported by the president in 2007. Calculate the mean savings for all taxpayers. Estimate what percentage of Americans would actually see their savings reduced by an amount at least equal to the mean.
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The Heart of Mathematics: An Invitation to Effective Thinking
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