Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Undershooting

👉 In mathematics, an "undershooting" is a situation where a function or expression approaches its maximum value but does not actually exceed it. This occurs when the graph of the function approaches a vertical asymptote and then starts to decrease towards infinity. For example, in the equation f(x) = x^2 - 1, if we look at the derivative f'(x), we find that as x increases without bound (i.e., x > 0), f'(x) becomes negative

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👉 Undershooting is a common and acceptable error in accounting when calculating totals or percentages. It occurs when a total or percentage calculation includes an amount that, by mistake, was not included in the original sum. This can lead to inaccurate results if not corrected. For example, let's say you have a total of $2000 and you want to calculate your profit margin. You would first add up all the costs associated with your products or services (your "costs") and then subtract

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