Maths on the Dining table

Apart from the patterns and symmetries (hope you have noticed those)  in a well laid out table between the plates, side plates and cutlery, there is more.

• Sharing in equal portions or sharing as per age or some other factor is often witnessed.
• In sharing a slice of cake : one cuts & the other pick is the fairest approach.
• Cutting a pizza or pie or lasagne in equal parts can be challenging for some
• Have you noticed that moms serve an adequately sized first serving and the seconds are usually smaller!!! and thirds even smaller
• In line with the nutrition pyramid ( food triangle) mothers try and serve the salads & greens and then the carbs & proteins...and if all eaten then the sweet treats! ( can you see the undertones of triangle and ratios here?!)
• Have you ever shared a table with someone using a calorie counter! Its an experience ...

There is as Math and its application every where around us, its just being aware that helps see it.