Here's the funny part, "the kid"(as he is affectionately know around here) is 17 and about to get his AA (we did dual credit instead of high school.)
He didn't ask me for help in his Calc w/Analytical Geometry classes because, well, frankly, I couldn't have helped him. But he did fine.
So here's, what should be a simple arithmetic problem, but because the problem is so poorly designed, he comes to me with a "Huh, what is this guy talking about?" and we get in a big discussion about "stable populations" and as has been said, male/female ratio, etc.
I'm sure the prof didn't think he was throwing out a controversial problem, it's only homework, that he probably won't spend much time looking over.
I'm just glad he doesn't come to me for help much. My brain is definitely suffering from "mental pause."
Thanks to everyone for their input. When we were having the discussion, I told him, I'll post it on FR and I know you'll get plenty of opinions.
LOL
hey I KNEW taking Calculus in college would work for me eventually......
BTW I got an A last quarter and I am bragging about it :-)