For Math Majors

**Cajunrider** · 06-27-2009, 09:44 PM

1. Teaching Math In 1950s

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 1960s

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 1970s

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?

4. Teaching Math In 1980s

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.

5. Teaching Math In 1990s

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 ma king 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, and if you feel like crying, it's ok.)

6. Teaching Math In 2009

Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cua

**ringadingh** · 06-27-2009, 09:48 PM

Yellow Jacket · 06-27-2009, 10:36 PM

That would be funny if it weren't true! :(

ridemslow · 06-28-2009, 09:31 AM

+1 there. And the 90's method still holds true today too.. ::)

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Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

That would be funny if it weren't true! :(

strobe · 06-28-2009, 04:26 PM

gofs99 · 06-28-2009, 08:28 PM

Sad but true

billz410 · 07-03-2009, 09:57 AM

Amen from Arizona.

ballast · 07-14-2009, 12:50 AM

If I understood that last line I could talk to the people in line at my post office.

bear · 07-15-2009, 02:14 PM

I went to Los Angeles for a week. While there I ate at a Mexican restaurant run by Chinese, a Chinese restaurant run by Mexicans, an Italian restaurant run by Greeks, and a barbecue restaurant run by Indians!! Nothing is a surprise any more.

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-22-2009, 01:10 AM

So very true.

06-27-2009, 09:44 PM	#1
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	For Math Majors 1. Teaching Math In 1950s 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 1960s 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 1970s A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit? 4. Teaching Math In 1980s 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. 5. Teaching Math In 1990s 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 ma king 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, and if you feel like crying, it's ok.) 6. Teaching Math In 2009 Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cua __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482

06-27-2009, 09:48 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	For Math Majors __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951

06-27-2009, 10:36 PM	#3
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	For Math Majors That would be funny if it weren't true! :( __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009

06-28-2009, 04:26 PM	#5
strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	For Math Majors __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389

06-28-2009, 08:28 PM	#6
gofs99 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 41	For Math Majors Sad but true

07-03-2009, 09:57 AM	#7
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	For Math Majors Amen from Arizona.

07-14-2009, 12:50 AM	#8
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	For Math Majors If I understood that last line I could talk to the people in line at my post office. __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355

07-15-2009, 02:14 PM	#9
bear Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 322	For Math Majors I went to Los Angeles for a week. While there I ate at a Mexican restaurant run by Chinese, a Chinese restaurant run by Mexicans, an Italian restaurant run by Greeks, and a barbecue restaurant run by Indians!! Nothing is a surprise any more.

07-22-2009, 01:10 AM	#10
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	For Math Majors So very true. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181

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