> Math Refresher
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> 1. Teaching Math in 1960s
> (the old fashioned way)
> A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit?
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> 2. Teaching Math In 1970s
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> A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?
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> 3. Teaching Math In 1980s
> A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
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> Yes or No
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> 4. Teaching Math In 1990s
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> 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.
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> 5. Teaching Math In 2000s
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> 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, and if you feel like crying, it's ok).
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> 6. Teaching Math In 2015
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> Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?
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> ANSWER: His profit was $375,000 because his logging business is just a front for his pot farm.
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