05 February 2009

Friday Joke, teaching maths

*_1. Teaching Maths In 1970_**
A logger sells a lorry load of timber for £1000.His cost of production is 4/5 of the selling price.What is his profit?

_2. Teaching Maths In 1980_* *
A logger sells a lorry load of timber for £1000. His cost of production is 4/5 of the selling price, or £800. What is his profit?

_3. Teaching Maths In 1990_* *
A logger sells a lorry load of timber for £1000. His cost of production is £800. Did he make a profit?

_4. Teaching Maths In 2000_* *
A logger sells a lorry load of timber for £1000. His cost of production is £800 and his profit is £200. Your assignment: Underline the number 200.

_5. Teaching Maths In 2008_* *
A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is totally 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 £200. 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. * *If you are upset about the plight of the animals in question counselling will be available)

_6. Teaching Maths 2018_

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