I got this by email from friend G.H.:
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. Whatis 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 2005
Un ranchero vende una carretera de madera para $100. El cuesto de la produccion era $80. Cuantos tortillas
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That is the frickin funniest thing I have read in a long time!
Comment by Zack — 12 September 2008 @ 4:30 pm |
It’s funny if your a racist moron, not so much racist just a moron. i see the point of the joke does not make it right
Comment by Lu — 16 September 2008 @ 3:44 pm |
Lu, did think you mean “you’re” which is a contraction of “you are”, not “your”.
Lighten up! I thought this post was humorous.
Comment by Dagny Gromer — 17 September 2008 @ 7:05 am |
LOL
Comment by butt face 103 — 5 November 2009 @ 2:04 am |