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Teaching Arithmetic In 1950s 


A timber cutter sells a truckload of timber for £100. His cost of production
is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit?
 
 
 2. Teaching Maths In 1970s

 
A timber cutter sells a truckload of timber for £100. His cost of production
is 4/5 of the price, or £80. What is his profit?
 
 
 3. Teaching Maths In 1980s


  


A timber cutter sells a truckload of timber for £100.
His cost of production is £80 Did he make a profit ?
Yes or No

 
 4. Teaching Maths In 1990s

 
A timber cutter sells a truckload of timber for £100. His cost of production
is £80 and his profit is £20.  Your assignment: Underline the number 20.

 
5. Teaching Maths In 2000s 

 
A timber cutter 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, feel free to express your feelings
  e.g, anger, anxiety, inadequacy, helplessness etc.)

Should you require debriefing at conclusion of exam there are counsellors available to assist you adjust back into the real world.
 
6. Teaching Maths In 2050

 
هاتشيرو تبيع كارلواد من نهاب10 0 دولار.   تكلفة الإنتاج هو80 دولاراً. كيف الكثيرمن المال ولم؟

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11 hours ago, secureiam said:

the cost of production, but what about his insurance, taxes, vehicle and tools.

 

suspect he made a loss and inflation well.....lol aren't all exams multi lingual now?

Not to mention that he has to give half the money back because the wood was not as described 

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1 hour ago, Logan said:

5.5 Teaching Maths In 2010

 
A timber cutter sells a truckload of timber for £100. His cost of production
is £80 and his profit is £20

 

Your assignment: please disregard this question and talk to your mate about non math related stuff.

 

thats was funny..... 9 years ago ;)

 

 

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