Dividing the Rent? Use a Triangle

Tuesday, 29 April 2014 | by Pat's Picks

Trying to figure out how to split the rent with your roommates? Try Sperner’s lemma. The New York Times says this old mathematical proposition can be used to fairly divide unequal assets, like apartment rooms of different sizes. It works by using a triangle to create scenarios where you tell which room you’d pick at a variety of prices. The Times article has some interactive features to help you through the process.

SOURCE: New York Times