The evolution of math

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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 ?

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?

Teaching Math In* 1970*
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is
$80. Did he make a profit?

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.

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.)

Teaching Math In* 2006*
Un ranchero vende una carretera de maderapara $100. El cuesto de la
produccion era $80. Cuantos tortillas se puede . . .
 
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I posted this a few months back. I still get a kick out of it. :lol:


~*Crystal*~

EDIT: Whoa. Why did it post my reply five times? :p
 
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(CrystalEHS07 @ Jun 28 said:
I posted this a few months back. I still get a kick out of it. :lol:
~*Crystal*~


I'm getting :ill_h4h: now Crystal. :wacko:

:wacko:
 

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