Value Memes

Finally, a practical application of geometry that speaks to my soul! The left cake slice has more volume (31.5 in³) but costs $1.70, while the right slice has less volume (24.3 in³) but costs $2.20. That's $0.054 per cubic inch vs $0.091 per cubic inch! Suddenly those boring high school math problems about "which is the better deal" become critically important when dessert is on the line. Pro tip: Always calculate cake value using price per volume, not per slice. Your wallet (and stomach) will thank you for this delicious optimization problem!

Finally, a math problem where calculating the area matters for your stomach AND your wallet! The left slice has a 60° angle and 6-inch radius for $1.50, while the right has a 45° angle and 7-inch radius for $1.70. Time to bust out the πr²(θ/360) formula to see which gives more pizza per dollar. Spoiler: the 6-inch slice is about 18.8 sq inches (~$0.08/sq inch) while the 7-inch is about 19.2 sq inches (~$0.09/sq inch). The smaller slice is actually the better value! Who said you'd never use geometry in real life? Your high school math teacher is somewhere doing a victory dance.