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10/26/2005 11:00:44 PM · #1 |
OK, feeling dumb here.
Is this the new math? Anyone try this before?
Anyone have any explanation? Probaly so simple I missing it.
Very tricky math! Note: This must be done in your head only. Do NOT Use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try it.
Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30. Add
Another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000.
Now add 10. What is the total?
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Did you get 5000?
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The correct answer is actually 4100.
Don't believe it? Check with your calculator! |
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10/26/2005 11:02:23 PM · #2 |
hahahaa tricky, Brad. I actually came up with 4100 first time by scanning the numbers. but when i read in order i got 5000 lol
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10/26/2005 11:11:47 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by idnic:
hahahaa tricky, Brad. I actually came up with 4100 first time by scanning the numbers. but when i read in order i got 5000 lol |
me too. :) |
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10/26/2005 11:12:29 PM · #4 |
I got 4100, but then I work with numbers a lot.
~Terry
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10/26/2005 11:15:40 PM · #5 |
| Ok!!! I have had a couple of beers here! I came up with 5000 a couple of times. So the question is???? Should I drink a few more beers or just go to sleep? Now that is the question? |
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10/26/2005 11:15:51 PM · #6 |
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10/26/2005 11:16:33 PM · #7 |
hmm i dont get it. i got 4100 right away
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10/26/2005 11:17:49 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by alfresco:
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the answer to all questions and the secret of the universe?? lol
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10/26/2005 11:20:59 PM · #9 |
| You need to be drinking to come up with 5000. For some reason when you look at it and add it up you count the small numbers (which come up with 100) you in you mind translate it to be 1000. the total then is 5000 rather than 4100. I did it two times before I actually looked at the numbers. HAVE ANOTHER DRINK! |
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10/26/2005 11:22:13 PM · #10 |
I got 4100
hmm may be i missed the trick ? |
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10/26/2005 11:23:08 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by idnic:
Originally posted by alfresco:
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the answer to all questions and the secret of the universe?? lol |
You *did* read the conspiracy book!
Let's keep this one hush-hush. |
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10/26/2005 11:25:06 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by alfresco:
Originally posted by idnic:
Originally posted by alfresco:
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the answer to all questions and the secret of the universe?? lol |
You *did* read the conspiracy book!
Let's keep this one hush-hush. |
Its all there! 
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10/26/2005 11:25:25 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by alfresco:
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now that sounds like the right answer ..lol so what was the question again? |
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10/26/2005 11:26:29 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by vikas:
Originally posted by alfresco:
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now that sounds like the right answer ..lol so what was the question again? |
You'll have to ask Alex (Trebek that is).
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10/26/2005 11:33:42 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by idnic:
Its all there! |
Put that away before others see it!!!
(Maybe you should just send it up here for safe keeping...) |
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10/26/2005 11:36:31 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by alfresco:
Originally posted by idnic:
Its all there! |
Put that away before others see it!!!
(Maybe you should just send it up here for safe keeping...) |
OOOh way too cold up there! Can't have the pages getting fozen shut!
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10/26/2005 11:39:16 PM · #17 |
I got 4100... :-/
But then, I'm a geek... :-) |
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10/26/2005 11:40:49 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by idnic:
Originally posted by alfresco:
Originally posted by idnic:
Its all there! |
Put that away before others see it!!!
(Maybe you should just send it up here for safe keeping...) |
OOOh way too cold up there! Can't have the pages getting fozen shut! |
I'll keep it in the sauna - hot and humid just like your tropical wonderland. It'll be just like home, honest. |
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10/26/2005 11:43:41 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by BradP:
OK, feeling dumb here.
Is this the new math? Anyone try this before?
Anyone have any explanation? Probaly so simple I missing it.
Very tricky math! Note: This must be done in your head only. Do NOT Use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try it.
Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30. Add
Another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000.
Now add 10. What is the total?
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I actually ended up with 2100 because I started by TAKING 1000 as stated instead of just starting with 1000! But then again, I'm dumb! :p
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10/26/2005 11:44:28 PM · #20 |
I got 4100 - but this is the second time I've seen this math "problem". :) (First time, I got 5000.)
I'd have a real problem if I got 5000 this time, too!
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10/26/2005 11:44:43 PM · #21 |
4100. But I guess the 'trick' is being able to do arithmetic.
I can't believe you'd need to check with a calculator - don't people get taught in school any more ?
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10/26/2005 11:45:45 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by alfresco:
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OOOh way too cold up there! Can't have the pages getting fozen shut! |
I'll keep it in the sauna - hot and humid just like your tropical wonderland. It'll be just like home, honest. [/quote]
dunno, transparency challenge coming up.... chapter 9.... better keep my copy! ;P
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10/26/2005 11:51:27 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by Gordon:
4100. But I guess the 'trick' is being able to do arithmetic.
I can't believe you'd need to check with a calculator - don't people get taught in school any more ? |
Unfortunately not. My nephew (recent HS grad) was STRONGLY encouraged to use a calc in his HS math class. There was even a section in their book on the calculator.
I, and then my dad, tried to explain to him that math is much faster and easier when done in the head or on paper.
My niece is now taking HS math. Same gig - NEED the calc, straight from the teacher's mouth.
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10/26/2005 11:52:05 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by alfresco:
Originally posted by Gordon:
4100. But I guess the 'trick' is being able to do arithmetic.
I can't believe you'd need to check with a calculator - don't people get taught in school any more ? |
Unfortunately not. My nephew (recent HS grad) was STRONGLY encouraged to use a calc in his HS math class. There was even a section in their book on the calculator.
I, and then my dad, tried to explain to him that math is much faster and easier when done in the head or on paper.
My niece is now taking HS math. Same gig - NEED the calc, straight from the teacher's mouth.
:( |
I guess that's why all our hiring is in India & China now... |
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10/26/2005 11:53:29 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by idnic:
dunno, transparency challenge coming up.... chapter 9.... better keep my copy! ;P |
I see what you're saying, if you need any extra tips feel free to ask.
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