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Mel member Reged: 12/14/05 Posts: 6896 Loc: Excelsior Springs, MO Modern Math       04/22/06 05:32 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   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 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? 3. Teaching Math In 1970: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit? 4. 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. 5. 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.) 6. Teaching Math In 2005: Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de La producciones es $80. What's wrong with this picture??? -------------------- Member DU, Delta Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names - John Kennedy Post Extras

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