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1. Teaching Maths In 1970
A logger sells a truckload of timber for £100.
His cost of production is 4/5 of the price.
What is his profit?

2. Teaching Maths In 1980
A logger sells a truckload of timber for £100.
His cost of production is 80% of the price.
What is his profit?

3. Teaching Maths In 1990
A logger sells a truckload of timber for £100.
His cost of production is £80.
How much was his profit?=2 0

4. Teaching Maths In 2000
A logger sells a truckload of timber for £100.
His cost of production is £80 and his profit is £20.
Your assignment: Underline the number 20.

5. Teaching Maths In 2005
A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and
inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habit of animals or the preservation
of our woodlands. Your assignment: Discuss how the birds and squirrels
might feel as the logger cut down their homes just for a measly profit of
£20.

[mod: points 6 - 9 deleted because it is racism and we don't like that 'round these parts.]


 
Posted : 19/07/2009 12:56 pm
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This sort of thing is precisely why people should have a apply for a license in order to cut & paste.


 
Posted : 19/07/2009 1:01 pm
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What a load of tosh.


 
Posted : 19/07/2009 1:01 pm
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racist/xenophobic tosh at that!


 
Posted : 19/07/2009 1:06 pm
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Indeed it is al.


 
Posted : 19/07/2009 1:07 pm
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Someone will be along shortly to tell us it's harmless...


 
Posted : 19/07/2009 1:08 pm
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up until point 4 I thought it was about declining standards
thenit got racist 🙁
Shame on the OP


 
Posted : 19/07/2009 1:08 pm