What are your mathematics skills like?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by MrLeN, Jul 15, 2008.

  1. #1
    Do this sum in your head.

    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?

    The correct answer is actually 4100.

    If you don't believe it, check it with a calculator!
     
    MrLeN, Jul 15, 2008 IP
  2. Ikaruga

    Ikaruga Active Member

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    #2
    Didn't stump me, I did all the 1000s first
     
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    Wreckadge Active Member

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    #3
    I got 4100..
     
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    daniegb123 Banned

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    What's so weird about this? I got 4100 as well..
     
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    RoyalMaster Banned

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    I got 4100 Nice one though
     
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    MrLeN Well-Known Member

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    A lot of people say 5000 - because they're adding 1000's and 10's at the same time, and when they get to the end they convert the 10's to 100's and say 5000

    Soon, someone will admit to reaching 5000 :p
     
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  7. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    #7
    I got right answer 4100 in first attempt as i am very very good at mathematics :D

    DON.
     
    deluxdon, Jul 15, 2008 IP