A calculation is a deliberate process for transforming one or more inputs into one or more inputs into one or more results. The term is used in a variety of senses, from the very definite arithmetical calculation using an algorithm to the vague heuristics of calculating a strategy in a competition or calculating the chance of a successful relationship between two people. Multiplying 7 by 8 is a simple algorithmic calculation. Estimating the fair price for financial instruments using the Black-Scholes model is a complex algorithmic calculation. Statistical estimations of the likely election results from opinion polls also involve algorithmic calculations, but give results that are ranges

Calculating euro breakup shocks - Reuters Blogs (blog)

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Calculating euro breakup shocks Reuters Blogs (blog) Technology services company SunGard, which has modelled different euro breakup scenarios, says the departure of Greece and Portugal will lead to a 15 percent rise in the euro against the dollar, a 20 percent fall in euro zone yields, a 15 percent fall ... and more »

Is White, Working Class America 'Coming Apart'? - NPR

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Is White, Working Class America 'Coming Apart'? NPR By Murray's calculations, the upper class is 20 percent of the white population. The working class is 30 percent. Over the past 50 years the two groups have branched away from each other culturally and geographically. The "educated class," Murray tells ... A Lightning Rod in the Storm Over America's Class DivideNew York Times all 11 news articles »

Chester Upland: State special ed formula drains millions from district - Philadelphia Inquirer

Chester Upland: State special ed formula drains millions from district Philadelphia Inquirer In Chester Upland, more than 20 percent of the district's students have special needs, driving up the cost. The special-education cost used to calculate Chester Upland's payments to charters this year was $17.3 million. The district could only count 16 ... and more »

Stark draft budget cuts less from sheriff, courts - Canton Repository

Stark draft budget cuts less from sheriff, courts Canton Repository Non-criminal justice departments, such as commissioners, auditor, recorder and treasurer, would face a 20 percent cut to their operations this year, according to the draft budget. It also would keep the Stark County Sheriff, county Public Defender, ... and more »

Japan to Make Power Utilities Limit Tariff Rises, Yomiuri Says - Bloomberg

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Japan to Make Power Utilities Limit Tariff Rises, Yomiuri Says Bloomberg The Japanese government is planning to make power companies reduce the labor cost reference they use to calculate charges by 20 percent, the Yomiuri said. Companies will be asked to cut costs by buying fuel supplies together, according to the report. Govt to ask power utilities to cut costs / Proposal to limit electricity price ...The Daily Yomiuri all 231 news articles »

DC expects 'significant' drop in graduation rate under new calculation - WAMU

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DC expects 'significant' drop in graduation rate under new calculation WAMU As a result, DC's public school graduation rate could drop by about 20 percent under the new calculation, according to the office of the state superintendent. "We expect to see about a 20 percent drop district-wide," says Kayleen Irizarry, ... Behind Portland's dropout rateOregonLive.com all 11 news articles »

Macquarie Full-Year Profit to Drop 25% on Market Uncertainty - BusinessWeek

Macquarie Full-Year Profit to Drop 25% on Market Uncertainty BusinessWeek Profit in the year to March 31 will decline to about A$717 million ($767 million), from A$956 million a year earlier, according to calculations based on the company's forecast. The shares fell the most since October as the Sydney-based company said its ... and more »