Teaching Maths

[Al Milton]

1. Teaching Maths In 1970

A logger sells a lorry load of timber for £1000.

His cost of production is 4/5 of the selling price.

What is his profit?

 

2. Teaching Maths In 1980

A logger sells a lorry load of timber for £1000.

His cost of production is 4/5 of the selling price, or20£800.

What is his profit?

 

3. Teaching Maths In 1990

A logger sells a lorry load of timber for £1000.

His cost of production is £800.

Did he make a profit?

 

4. Teaching Maths In 2000

A logger sells a lorry load of timber for £1000.

His cost of production is £800 and his profit is £200.

Your assignment: Underline the number 200.

 

5. Teaching Maths In 2008

A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is totally 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 £200. 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.

 

If you are upset about the plight of the animals in question

counselling will be available

 

6. Teaching Maths 2018

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الثمن. ما هو D8لربح له؟

[Mat-Moo]

[Guest zoomzoom]

I'm still stuck on the first question.

[Guest yokel]

I was in a good mood till I read this, sad but true, I've turned into my old man right before my very eyes!

 

Tony