The “bus number” is the number of programmers on a project who could be lost without jeopardizing it. Estimating this number helps quantify risks. Programming in teams, code review, and documentation increase the bus number and project security. The term “bus number” is sometimes used by information technology (IT) project managers when estimating the stability […]
Number cake pans are popular for milestone celebrations and come in various materials and sizes. Some pans have attached sheets while others are outlines of the numbers. Decorating techniques vary, and matching letter sets are often available. A number cake pan is often a metal pan formed into the shape of a number. Number-shaped cakes […]
The number lock key on computer keyboards was originally used to toggle between numeric and cursor controls. It is now largely ornamental, but still useful for some programming and gaming functions. Just to be clear, the number lock isn’t the least popular item on a Chinese menu, nor is it a security measure for wayward […]
A number line is a useful tool for teaching arithmetic, including fractions and negative numbers. It can be a line or segment with positive numbers to the right and negative to the left. Children learn to draw coordinates on the line, which helps with graphing and understanding (x, y) axes. A number line can be […]
Number stations are shortwave radio stations that broadcast a series of numbers with no other instructions or indications of purpose. They are believed to be used to transmit secret codes and messages to spies, using encryption keys and “one time pads”. No country has officially admitted to using them. Number stations are radio stations that […]
The smallest number divisible by 1-10 is 2.520. It’s found by multiplying the unique factors between 1-10 (9, 8, 7, and 5). Algebra is a mathematical concept with real-life applications. If you’re a math genius, or even someone who paid attention to high school algebra, you probably figured this out pretty easily. And if not, […]
