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  1. BenHowe

    BASIC Combinations Question

    The factorial component is because we simply trying to 'select' or 'arrange' a number of elements. When we are selecting elements it is implied we are selecting them together, so the order of each element within a given selection is irrelevant. In actual questions, the reason the order is not...
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    Mechanics question

    Hey ill give you some hints. Try to determine an expression for velocity and then use the info given in the question to equate it with resistance. note the importance of the proportional bit. Then resolve the vectors to determine the force equation, noting this is projectile motion etc. Then...
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    MQ S1/18 Results Thread

    Over the moon. Best sem so far. Although a shame i bombed my final exam for 272 I had a killer avg before. Gl to everyone else! ACST202 Mathematics of Finance 93 HD ACST252 Finance and Financial Reporting 85 HD AFIN250 Investments 93 HD STAT272 Probability 85 HD
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    MQ S1/18 Results Thread

    nope
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    MQ Chatter Thread

    250 was alright although idk how i did in my final lol. Assuming i make it to next sem, stat175, acst255, stat271, econ204
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    State Ranking English

    most hardest xD
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    MQ Chatter Thread

    all my actuarial exemption subjects, but 1 in particular. Like if you use a symbol without defining it you lose a mark lol. Use any spurious accuracy you also lose a mark lol
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    Limit with binomial Coefficients

    consider stirlings formula
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    MQ Chatter Thread

    just started and have taken two weeks off work. So glad I have no essays to write but i gotta be careful of the negative marking lol
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    MQ Chatter Thread

    sweet
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    MQ Chatter Thread

    nah ima do phl137 in s3 tho. It's external, how awesome is that! Im doing 250 this sem and will be doing 204 next sem. 250 is okay but its just another unit where u do the routine: lecture,textbook,tut q repeat and it sucks in that regard. It's also v basic and not rigorous in the slightest...
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    MQ Chatter Thread

    do the philosophy and thinking 1 i think it's called phl137 all mcq and then a final hand in essay. 127 has a lot of work and an essay component in the final exams and in assignments. 200 used to be a throw away when it was all mcq, howver this year there is a new unit convenor and it's all essays
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    MQ Chatter Thread

    good but always behind lol. Anyone else get the feeling of taking on too much?
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    MQ Chatter Thread

    I wouldnt be able to get all my exemptions wihch is kinda the point of studying actuarial at uni. Maybe it will since it's not as strict idk? Youll need to talk to someone from the maths department
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    Help with geometric relationship

    isnt just your cubing the function output each time. Like for some point a, you get f(a) for y=x^1/3 then cube it to get y=x, then cube it again to y=x^3
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    MQ Chatter Thread

    I looked into doing a concurrent degree, econ and actuarial but it just wasn't going to work out. You really need to talk to a program coordinator in the relevant faculty. If you're interested in doing adv math at mq you can't add anything with it. Also the ATAR is 96,so just do adv math at unsw...
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    MQ Chatter Thread

    Also it's not that bad in the end. You'll find the last topics are super rushed but then the exams are just about recognising the q so what distribution or test statistic to use etc
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    MQ Chatter Thread

    lol for my year she did 2 many q's so she gave us a flat 10% boost. Wouldn't got a HD without it. Keep your fingers crossed lol
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    This triangle question is 2U or 3U?

    angle chasing and use cyclic quadrilateral properties
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    MQ Chatter Thread

    Anyone make the merit list?
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