Ash Posted 8 October 2004 Posted 8 October 2004 3 lads live together and need a new tv, they see one in a second hand shop window for £30, they go in and tell the assistant they want it and each put their £10 on the counter for it, as the assistant is getting the tv from the window display his manager says "oh I forgot to tell you that I reduced the tv yesterday to £25". As the lads hadnt heard this,the assistant thought that he"d be greedy and only give them £1 back each and keep the £2 for himself,so he gives the lads the tv and hands them £1 back each saying there was a price mix up.The lads walk out with their tv and a £1 each in their pockets. So in effect, the lads have given the assistant £9 each totalling £27, the assistant had pocketted £2 which totals £29.........wheres the missing £1????
Hullfox Posted 8 October 2004 Posted 8 October 2004 3 lads live together and need a new tv, they see one in a second hand shop window for £30, they go in and tell the assistant they want it and each put their £10 on the counter for it, as the assistant is getting the tv from the window display his manager says "oh I forgot to tell you that I reduced the tv yesterday to £25".As the lads hadnt heard this,the assistant thought that he"d be greedy and only give them £1 back each and keep the £2 for himself,so he gives the lads the tv and hands them £1 back each saying there was a price mix up.The lads walk out with their tv and a £1 each in their pockets. So in effect, the lads have given the assistant £9 each totalling £27, the assistant had pocketted £2 which totals £29.........wheres the missing £1???? 25132[/snapback] Check under the counter
Anish Posted 8 October 2004 Posted 8 October 2004 I've seen this before, but I can't remember the answer exactly. But I say that your calculation is wrong - once you have the £27 (3 x £9) you minus the £2 to make £25 (which is the actual price of the TV) rather than add the £2 to make £29. The £30 is the wrong number that you are trying to reach.
Oli Posted 8 October 2004 Posted 8 October 2004 Its all too confusing for me so i am keeping out of it!
Anish Posted 8 October 2004 Posted 8 October 2004 Hopefully that is clear - but if not, the 3 lads paid £27 for the TV that actually cost £25 (so there is a £2 difference which the assistant pocketed) - so you shouldn't be attempting to reach £30.
Brighton Fox Posted 9 October 2004 Posted 9 October 2004 arr. Clever boy. Ever attempted that one behind the turnstile?
Anish Posted 9 October 2004 Posted 9 October 2004 arr. Clever boy.Ever attempted that one behind the turnstile? 25273[/snapback] I wish! I'd be sacked if I did that! Then there'd be no more free home games!
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