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pirate4state
04-20-2006, 01:10 PM
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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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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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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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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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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Teaching Math In 2005

Un ranchero vende una carretera de madera para $100.
El cuesto de la produccion era $80. Cuantos tortillas
se puede comprar? http://www.buzzlife.com/forums/images/smilies/bandit.gif Que viva la rasa!!! :p :D :D

p.s. - don't anyone go getting their knickers in a bunch...lighten' up!

GreenMonster
04-20-2006, 01:15 PM
If I was a logger and my price for a truckload of lumber stayed the same over a 50 year period I'd change jobs. :D

pirate44
04-20-2006, 01:28 PM
Originally posted by GreenMonster
If I was a logger and my price for a truckload of lumber stayed the same over a 50 year period I'd change jobs. :D
well, with the environmentalists and all...

pancho villa
04-20-2006, 01:36 PM
So do I get $20 for some cervesa?