Mathematics is the study of quantity, structure, space, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns, formulate new conjectures, and establish truth by rigorous deduction from appropriately chosen axioms and definitions.

There is debate over whether mathematical objects such as numbers and points exist naturally or are human creations. The mathematician Benjamin Peirce called mathematics "the science that draws necessary conclusions". Albert Einstein, on the other hand, stated that "as far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality."

Through the use of abstraction and logical reasoning, mathematics evolved from counting, calculation, measurement, and the systematic study of the shapes and motions of physical objects. Practical mathematics has been a human activity for as far back as written records exist. Rigorous arguments first appeared in Greek mathematics, most notably in Euclid's Elements. Mathematics continued to develop, for example in China in 300 BCE, in India in 100 CE, and in Arabia in 800 CE, until the Renaissance, when mathematical innovations interacting with new scientific discoveries led to a rapid increase in the rate of mathematical discovery that continues to the present day.

Mathematics is used throughout the world as an essential tool in many fields, including natural science, engineering, medicine, and the social sciences. Applied mathematics, the branch of mathematics concerned with application of mathematical knowledge to other fields, inspires and makes use of new mathematical discoveries and sometimes leads to the development of entirely new mathematical disciplines, such as statistics and game theory. Mathematicians also engage in pure mathematics, or mathematics for its own sake, without having any application in mind, although practical applications for what began as pure mathematics are often discovered.

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Sun Mar 7 15:28:19 2010

Is mathematics the greatest skill of a Chartered Accountant?
Q. Is mathematics the greatest skill of a Chartered Accountant? I am planning to be a CA. I want to know if math is a very important skill to have to be a CA. And if a lot of math is a major subject in universities for people planning to be Chartered Accountants?
Asked by Adeel - Sun Apr 6 15:07:18 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Trust me man, any of the math you need to know to be an accountant you learned in middle school. You do not need to be a physics major or calculus genius. Accounting is more about where the numbers go, not doing insane math. Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, Dividing, and Percentages is what you will be using. It is not hard, but very interesting. Just remember ASSETS = liabilities + owners equity... What you have is equal to what you owe, plus what you own..
Answered by ju88junkers - Sun Apr 6 15:12:16 2008

What is the greatest Mathematics, Science and Technology matters that appear to be beneficial to mankind ?
Q. This is to determine the extent of the benefits to mankind of Mathematics, Science and Technology.
Asked by Ramy - Mon Oct 22 05:26:56 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think that knife is the first technology matter that affected and still affects mankind. Agriculture and prediction of planet and moon movements was the first science fact and it wouldn't be able without mathematics.
Answered by Filippos F - Thu Oct 25 00:37:37 2007

How can i become a mathematics teacher to teach in american schools?
Q. i have done my master's degree in pure mathematics from osmania university india.now i would like to join as a teacher in america that to in peoria city,illinois state.what do i need to do for that?please help me with detailed information.
Asked by harini kranti - Fri Mar 7 14:23:47 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. well you are in luck. there is a shortage in math teachers in my school district. all you do is contact that school district. mine is not in peoria however, but I am sure it is the same process. for example, to get an idea, go to LAUSD and there is an area where it shows how you can work there if you have a foreign degree or are from abroad. so basically get in touch with that district, tell them what you want and theyll instruct you further.
Answered by spc. - Fri Mar 7 15:02:33 2008

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