Sunday Funnies; Volume 57.

1. Teaching Math 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, or $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). > > >