Mathematics
How are the solving of word problems that you come across in textbooks different from the process of mathematical modelling?
Mathematical Modelling
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| S. No. | Word Problems | Mathematical Modelling |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Formulation is easier. | Formulation is comparatively difficult. |
| 2 | We validate the problems. | No validation is done. |
| 3 | We always get a correct solution. | There is no such guarantee of correct solution. |
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