AlanHo Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Teaching Maths In 1970A 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 1980A logger sells a lorry load of timber for £1000.His cost of production is 4/5 of the selling price, or £800.What is his profit?3. Teaching Maths In 1990A logger sells a lorry load of timber for £1 000.His cost of production is £800.Did he make a profit?4. Teaching Maths In 2000A 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 2009A 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan2273 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 To true to be funny.I am amazed at the youngsters today, if you take there calculators of them they have not got a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catgate Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 How significant is it that the teachers teaching the 2008 class passed the 1990 maths? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Sums it up well doesn't it? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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