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To: DFG
Here's the reason;) Teaching Math from 50's to Today..

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

2. Teaching Math In 1970s A logger sells a truckload of timber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?

3. Teaching Math In 1990s A logger sells a truckload of timber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit ? Yes or No

4. Teaching Math In 2000s A logger sells a truckload of timber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.

5. Teaching Math In 2015s 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. What do you think of this way of making a living? 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, feel free to express your feelings e.g, anger, anxiety, inadequacy, helplessness etc.)

Should you require debriefing at conclusion of exam there are counsellors available to assist you adjust back into the real world.

6.Teaching Math In 2025 ??????? ???? ??????? ?? ???? 100 ?????. ????? ??????? ?? 80 ???????. ??? ???????? ????? ???

31 posted on 06/23/2018 6:50:45 AM PDT by sodpoodle (Life is prickly - carry tweezers)
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To: sodpoodle

the 50’s

A logger sold a load of logs. there were 17 at $30 each, 35 at $43 each and 72 at $51 each. What was his total sale? If he made $2 der log for the 17, $2.75 for the 35 and $1.75 for the 72, what was his profit.


41 posted on 06/23/2018 6:59:12 AM PDT by bert ((K.E. N.P. N.C. +12 ..... In August our cities will be burning))
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To: sodpoodle

You forgot that in 2035 in math class they throw the logger in the gas chambers and give praise to the hero of socialism - Adolph Hitler.


42 posted on 06/23/2018 7:06:18 AM PDT by Degaston
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