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GREAT DEALS!
1960's Arithmetic Test:
A logger cuts and sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost
of
production is 4/5 of that amount. What is is profit?
1970's New Math Test:
A logger exchanges a set (L) of lumber for a set (M) of money.
The
cardinality of set (M) is 100. The set (C) of production costs
contains
20 fewer points. What is the cardinality of set (P) of profits?
1980's Dumbed Down Version:
A logger custs and sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost
is
$80, his profit is $20. Find and circle the number 20.
1990's Version:
An unenlightened logger cuts down a beautiful stand of trees in
order to
make a $20 profit. Write an essay explaining how you feel about
this as
a way to make money. Also explain how the forest birds and
squirrels
feel.
