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LordOpie

LordOpie

MOTHER HEN
Oct 17, 2002
21,022
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Math 1950-2007

Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $2 and I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her. She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies, while looking at the screen on her register. I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give me two quarters, but she hailed the manager for help . While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried.

Why do I tell you this?

Answer: Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950's

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?

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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?

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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?

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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.
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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. 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. )
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6. Teaching Math In 2007

Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?
 
SPINTECK

SPINTECK

Turbo Monkey
Oct 16, 2005
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There are many jobs americans just don't want and math is one of them, therefore that last question is the best way to phrase it!!

Besides, who needs math when you can trust your gov't and corporations?? That time is better spent on scripture.
 
dhbuilder

dhbuilder

jingoistic xenophobe
Aug 10, 2005
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LordOpie said:
Burger King
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DE-DE-DEEEE.

on a related note.
you'd be surprised at the number of people who can't read a tape measure or simply figure out the square footage of an area.

or figure out which direction to turn a screwdriver.
 
LordOpie

LordOpie

MOTHER HEN
Oct 17, 2002
21,022
3
Denver
dhbuilder said:
DE-DE-DEEEE.

on a related note.
you'd be surprised at the number of people who can't read a tape measure or simply figure out the square footage of an area.

or figure out which direction to turn a screwdriver.
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For the record, I do not eat that garbage. copy-and-paste.

I'd rather pay $12 for a great hamburger or eat a cliff bar than BK, McD's...

And no, I wouldn't be surprised at how many people can't read a tape measure or figure out sq.ft.


I'm a little surprised you can




;)

:D
 
jimmydean

jimmydean

The Official Meat of Ridemonkey
Sep 10, 2001
43,608
15,851
Portland, OR
I did that once, and the lady gave me back the change I gave her, plus the change from the bills.

I said "What are you doing?"
She said "I don't need any change, you gave me enough".

Pure gold right there.
 
dhbuilder

dhbuilder

jingoistic xenophobe
Aug 10, 2005
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yeah. that stuff ain't food.

one of the rides i go on finishes up by cutting along behind a parking lot that has a taco bell, b.k and the dreaded golden arches.

if people would go behind those places and breath deeply, they'd never set foot in there again.
 
LordOpie

LordOpie

MOTHER HEN
Oct 17, 2002
21,022
3
Denver
dhbuilder said:
if people would go behind those places and breath deeply, they'd never set foot in there again.
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Did you ever see that movie about the healthy guy who wanted to see what would happen after eating McD's for 30 days straight?

I forget the name.

But day one, he friggin' puked every where :rofl: By day 20, his doctor told him to stop or he might die.
 
dhbuilder

dhbuilder

jingoistic xenophobe
Aug 10, 2005
3,040
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LordOpie said:
Did you ever see that movie about the healthy guy who wanted to see what would happen after eating McD's for 30 days straight?

I forget the name.

But day one, he friggin' puked every where :rofl: By day 20, his doctor told him to stop or he might die.
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can't remember the name either.
but that one was hard to watch.

(and the DE-DE-DEE was actually directed at the average ding a lings that work there.)

supersize me !! i think that was it's name.
 
MikeD

MikeD

Leader and Demogogue of the Ridemonkey Satinists
Oct 26, 2001
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chez moi
Morgan Spurlock. I simply can't forget that name.

Plus, I think his commercials for his TV show used an Iggy Pop song(the passenger), so they really stuck in my head.
 
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luelling

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jimmydean said:
I did that once, and the lady gave me back the change I gave her, plus the change from the bills.

I said "What are you doing?"
She said "I don't need any change, you gave me enough".

Pure gold right there.
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Thats awesome!! I would have been in complete shock at her stupidity....I probably would have stood there staring for a while and then burst out laughing :happydance:
 
peter6061

peter6061

Turbo Monkey
Nov 19, 2001
1,575
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Kenmore, WA
And you wonder why these places all take credit/debit cards now and every other commercial on TV is about using your Visa to pay for things while some dolt slows down the line because he has cash.

My favorite now is when one of these people tries to scan my credit card and it doesn't read for some reason. They will try a few times and then give the card back saying it doesn't work. Hey numbnuts, the number's on the card, just key it in. When I worked retail, I'd scan a card twice. If it didn't work, I'd just key in the number and move on from there. It's not rocket science.
 
stinkyboy

stinkyboy

Plastic Santa
Jan 6, 2005
15,187
1
¡Phoenix!
Ordered a Dominos death disc in college and the driver couldn't break a $100 and went back to the store for change. He returns with $85-$90, hands it to me and leaves. I then realize he hadn't taken the $100. Best pizza ever!

 
Gex

Gex

Turbo Monkey
Oct 29, 2004
1,112
0
Seattle
stinkyboy said:
Ordered a Dominos death disc in college and the driver couldn't break a $100 and went back to the store for change. He returns with $85-$90, hands it to me and leaves. I then realize he hadn't taken the $100. Best pizza ever!

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You stiffed the pizza boy? Your a dick. :ban:
 
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