Equal Representation and Fairness

As individuals and as a society, we use mathematics every single day to make important decisions, drive
advancements, and understand the world around us. In this assignment, you will choose a real-worid topic
(from the list below) and you will describe and discuss how mathematics is used to address current issues
related to that topic. You will:

1. Describe the history of the topic as well as the history and development of the branch (or branches) of
   mathematics being used to address issues related to it,
2. Provide a summary of the formal mathematics being used to address issues related to your topic, with
   appropriate mathematical symbols, formulas, terminology, and concrete examples,
3. Explain how the mathematics is applied in the real-world to work, community, social, and economic
   issues.

The topics that you may choose from are

• Business
• Economics

� Equal Representation and Fairness

� Health and Healthcare � Education

Sample Solution