Tag: Sum

The Fibonacci sequence is arguably one of the most known sequences in the world, as well as most studied. To the unfamiliar, it is the sequence whose elements are the sum of the previous two. We can denote this by writing F_n = F_(n-1) + F_(n-2) where F_0 = 0, F_1 = 1 and so on. Now the question is,...

Inmathematics, there are few things as nice as an infinite sum. If we can, we like to turn them into geometric sums, and if we can’t, well, we try to figure out why. One famous summation problem is the Basel problem. The Basel problem is a natural question to ask from the perspective of ear...

Doyou remember studying the arithmetic sum and geometric sum in school? What about their proofs and formulas? When does a geometric sum converge? Don’t worry because this question will be a good refresher and challenge for you  Here’s a hint: no prime factors other than 2, 3 or 5...

Dim sum, as with most food, should be enjoyed. There is no right or wrong – you should do what your heart desires. But alas, you are a reader on Medium. Your heart desires structure. Your subconscious saw “framework” and clicked. You already plan your vacations in a spreadsheet, wh...

I sat on the floor of my hotel room; The Sum of Us spread out in front of me, while honks and shouts wafted up through the window framing the Cambridge skyline. After several recommendations from both my brother and New York Times Opinion writers, the book’s attraction had finally ov...

When you think of Bali, you probably imagine beaches, ricefields, and streets full of scooters. But do you know what animals inhabit the scenery you’re picturing? On top of the Indonesian temples, monkeys dwell, and in the clear blue water, a lost crocodile might roam. It’s...

DIM SUM is a contact sport at Lin Heung Tea House. A new cart rolls onto the dining room floor, and for just a moment, the clatter of a thousand porcelain bowls and spoons quiets as a dozen hungry ­customers bum-rush the lady with the curried tripe and siu mai. If you don’t ...

Irecently had the chance to visit Lin’s Asian Bar and Dim Sum in Austin for a dim sum brunch with my family. It was an interesting experience, to say the least. The restaurant’s unique design and trendy atmosphere is set just a short distance away from the bustling downtown hub. ...