Posted by CaliNotary on 8/31/06 7:09pm
Msg #142683

OT - The Evolution of Mathematics

1. Teaching Math In 1950
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His
cost of production is 4/5 of the price.
What is his profit?

2. Teaching Math In 1960
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His
cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What
is his profit?

3. Teaching Math in 1970
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His
cost of production is $80.
Did he make a profit?

4. Teaching Math In 1980
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His
cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20.
Your Assignment: Underline the number 20.

5. Teaching Math In 1990
A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is
selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the
habitat of animals or the preservation of our
woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20.
a) What do you think of this way of making a living?
b) Topic for class participation after answering the
question: How did the birds and squirrels feel
as the logger cut down their homes?
(There are no wrong answers.)

6. Teaching Math In 2006
Un ranchero vende una carretera de madera por $100.
El cargo de produccion es $80.
Cuantas tortillas se puede comprar?

Reply by Regal/NC on 8/31/06 7:18pm
Msg #142686

What a wonderful thing diversity! n/m

Reply by Poppy on 8/31/06 7:23pm
Msg #142688

That is the best one yet! n/m

Reply by Becca_FL on 8/31/06 8:39pm
Msg #142700

Spot on, Cali.

In Florida just add this to #4, 5 & 6.

"It really doesn’t matter, because the question is not on the FCAT."

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 8/31/06 9:02pm
Msg #142708

LMAO Becca.... you are SO right! n/m

Reply by Melissa Peeke on 8/31/06 8:56pm
Msg #142706

How many tortillas, indeed!!! Too funny n/m

Reply by Linker Mobile Notary Service on 8/31/06 11:30pm
Msg #142753

Re: OT - The Evolution ...translation of #6

I couldn't resist #6 so I copied and pasted it into an online translator.
Here is the result...

"A rancher sells a wooden highway for 100 $.
The charge of production is 80 $.
How much omelettes is it possible to buy?"

Reply by cassiewi on 9/1/06 1:31am
Msg #142774

Good One! Thanks for the chuckle. n/m