Calculus?

[Joe Billy Bob]

Day 1: 1 share = $1
Day 2: 1 share = $2
Day 3: 1 share = $1
Day 4: 1 share = $2 ad infinitum (2 up one down - 2 steps forward, 1 step back - Jo' Billybob 2-step) How much is the company worth after a year? 2/3 x 365.25?

 

[Ishuda]

Day 1: 1 share = $1
Day 2: 1 share = $2
Day 3: 1 share = $1
Day 4: 1 share = $2 ad infinitum (2 up one down - 2 steps forward, 1 step back - Jo' Billybob 2-step)

How much is the company worth after a year? 2/3 x 365.25?

You are not showing a Billybob two step in your example. That would be
Day 1: 1 share = $1
Day 2: 1 share = $1 + $2 = $3
Day 3: 1 share = $3 - $1 = $2
Day 4: 1 share = $2 + $2 = $4
...

What are your thoughts? What have you done so far? Please show us your work even if you feel that it is wrong so we may try to help you. You might also read
http://www.freemathhelp.com/forum/threads/78006-Read-Before-Posting

Hint: Do this in two parts, even days and odd days.

 

[Joe Billy Bob]

I'm not here to argue. I just want to know the equation to calculate the ever-increasing number. I also need to know an equation to calculate how much force per linear ft. lbs/ft?

 

[Deleted member 4993]

I'm not here to argue. I just want to know the equation to calculate the ever-increasing number. I also need to know an equation to calculate how much force per linear ft. lbs/ft?

great .... then tell us what does your text-book say? what does your class-notes say?

 

[Joe Billy Bob]

great .... then tell us what does your text-book say? what does your class-notes say?

no txtbook. that's why i'm here

 

[stapel]

Day 1: 1 share = $1
Day 2: 1 share = $2
Day 3: 1 share = $1
Day 4: 1 share = $2 ad infinitum (2 up one down - 2 steps forward, 1 step back - Jo' Billybob 2-step) How much is the company worth after a year? 2/3 x 365.25?

If the price simply oscillates, as shown, then each share will be either one dollar or two dollars, depending on the day.

Since no information is provided regarding the relationship between the price of the shares and the total value of the company (how many shares? are we to view the "value" as merely the sum of the share values at that instant? etc), there is no way to answer your question.

Please reply with the full and exact text of the original exercise, the complete instructions, the reason that you feel this falls under the "Calculus" heading, and a clear listing of your thoughts and efforts so far. Thank you!