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Ross -

The formula for the breakeven curve is:

xy = 1-y 

given:
x = w/l ratio
y = %wins

so, to solve for x:   x=(1-y)/y
or, to solve for y:   y=1/(x+1)


regards,
rich



At 09:18 AM 1/29/2003 +1000, you wrote:
>I'm trying to code a performance stat from the Ryan Jones book "The
>Trading Game", pages 182 and 183, and am stuck on the formula needed
>to produce the curve shown on page 182.
>
>Would a kind math wizard please give me some direction? TIA!
>
>(E-mail me privately if you wish)
>-- 
>Best regards,
> Ross                mail to: ross.bond@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>