This article dives into the importance of engaging students in investigating the mathematics of businesses that pressure their members to recruit new members as a basis for success, also referred to as multi-level marketing (MLM). The mathematics behind these businesses are discussed, and a sample student task is given.

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Notes

Use this task to help students make sense of and avoid pyramid schemes in businesses that pressure participants to recruit new members as a basis for success.

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© 2020 by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.
Page Count:
7
Article Category:
Research Article
Received:
15 Sep 2019
Accepted:
19 Feb 2020
Print Publication Date:
01 May 2020
Online Publication Date:
May 2020
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