A Student Sitting Next to You in Your College Math

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Essay

A student sitting next to you in your college math class says that it is funny to see so many women taking a college-level calculus class. Given what you know about gender-differences in mathematical ability, what would you say to this student?

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Definitions:

Functional Currency

A currency that an entity uses to conduct key aspects of its business operations, affecting how financial transactions and balances are denominated.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, typically from profits earned.

Exchange Rates

The rate at which one currency is exchanged for another, affecting international trade and investments by determining how much one currency is worth in terms of another.

Foreign Subsidiary

A company that is based in a different country from the parent company but is owned or controlled by the parent company.