[A sixth-grade teacher sent me this one. Sounds like=
someone who knows what has happened in education.]
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 1965
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 1980
A logge=
r sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did =
he make a profit?
4. Teaching Math In 1995
A logger sells a t=
ruckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit i=
s $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.
5. Teaching Math In=
2010
A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish an=
d inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preserv=
ation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What d=
o you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation a=
fter answering the question: How did the birds and squirrels feel as the lo=
gger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers, and if you feel lik=
e crying, it’s ok )
6. Teaching Math 2025
Un hachero vende un=
a carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto =
dinero ha hecho?
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Dr. Bob Griffin
R=
20;Abhorring all my sin, adoring only Him”
[email protected] www.grif.net=