Chapter 5. Numbers and Math

Introduction

Recipe 5.1.  Representing Numbers in Different Bases

Recipe 5.2.  Converting Between Different Number Systems

Recipe 5.3.  Rounding Numbers

Recipe 5.4.  Inserting Leading or Trailing Zeros

Recipe 5.5.  Formatting Numbers for Display

Recipe 5.6.  Formatting Currency Amounts

Recipe 5.7.  Generating a Random Number

Recipe 5.8.  Simulating a Coin Flip

Recipe 5.9.  Simulating Dice

Recipe 5.10.  Simulating Playing Cards

Recipe 5.11.  Generating a Unique Number

Recipe 5.12.  Converting Angle Measurements

Recipe 5.13.  Calculating the Distance Between Two Points

Recipe 5.14.  Determining Points Along a Circle

Recipe 5.15.  Converting Between Units of Measurement

Recipe 5.16.  Calculating Asset Appreciation (Future Value)

Recipe 5.17.  Calculating Retirement Savings

Recipe 5.18.  Calculating the Loan (Mortgage) You Can Afford

Recipe 5.19.  Calculating Loan Amortization or Annuities