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Why is the bill-splitting problem so much more interesting to techies compared to the tons of other real-life math application problems out there? I see more ap
by chime 14y ago
Why is the bill-splitting problem so much more interesting to techies compared to the tons of other real-life math application problems out there? I see more apps and websites on how to split a bill n-way than I see for predicting cashflows, organizing tables/chairs, and maximizing toothpaste usage combined. I think it is a fun problem as any other, but what makes it more interesting than others?
- bsoule 14y agonerd attempt at social skills. you don't maximize toothpaste usage with friends!
- SatvikBeri 14y agoPersonally, I split bills almost every day, and it's frequently a headache. But I can't remember the last time I thought about maximizing toothpaste usage.