Stewie 0 #1 May 4, 2005 This is an extra credit question for a class of mine: Three guys decide to take a little vacation to Florida to have some fun in the sun. They arrive at the hotel and are in the process of checking in at the front desk. The total bill is $30, so each guy gives the clerk a $10 bill and off to their room they go. A little while later the desk clerk realizes that he overcharged the guys in that room…it actually should have only been a total of $25 for the room. So, off the clerk goes to give back the money that he accidentally overcharged the guys. But on his way to the room he realized he can't divide the $5 three ways, so he decides to keep $2 for his trouble and gives each guy back $1. So here's the actual numbers: Each guy actually paid $9 3 guys times $9 = $27 total The clerk kept $2 $27 + $2 = $29 The original price was $30….what happened to the other dollar? Since I suck at math, logic , and anything else that I can't bullshit my way through, I am completely lost. Let's hear from the smart people!"Fuck that. I'll take a good ass-pounding over a bj any day." -- pyrotech Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #2 May 4, 2005 the math is wrong .... you're taking money that spent and adding it to money that was kept... each guy spent $9 so they paid $27, but the clerk kept $2, so the manager got $25, which is correct since the price of the room is $25. you can't add 27+2...This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skolls081102 0 #3 May 4, 2005 Technically, each guy didn't pay $9. Yes they each gave $10 (for the total $30) but the hotel only kept $25. So each guy paid roughly $8.33 for the room. The bellhop or whomever kept $2 for himself, and gave each guy back $1. So here's the math $8.33 x 3= $24.99 Bellhop keeps his $2 Each guy gets back $1 So $24.99 + $2 +$3 = $29.99 Just round up the extra cent...the $1 didn't go anywhere, it's just buried in the wording. Don't know if my answer is right, that's just the way I see it. The sole intention, is learning to fly.Condition grounded, but determined to try.Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies.Tongue tied and twisted, just an Earth bound misfit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #4 May 4, 2005 ARE YOU SERIOUS YOU CAN'T FIGURE THAT OUT ?? If you want the answer PM me... scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #5 May 4, 2005 Each actually paid $8.33. 25/3. Then they got the $1 back which put them at $9.33. One of them actually paid $9.34.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewie 0 #6 May 4, 2005 QuoteARE YOU SERIOUS YOU CAN'T FIGURE THAT OUT ?? Yes. As I mentioned before, I'm not the brightest bulb in the box. edited to add: and I'm okay with that"Fuck that. I'll take a good ass-pounding over a bj any day." -- pyrotech Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #7 May 4, 2005 QuoteYes. As I mentioned before, I'm not the brightest bulb in the box. edited to add: and I'm okay with that OK I must admit I sweated it for a long time the 1st time I heard it... And now you have the explanation...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #8 May 4, 2005 QuoteAnd now you have the explanation... Care to share...I've tried to figure this out, but I too failed logic in college...and my math skills are appalling! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #9 May 4, 2005 QuoteQuoteAnd now you have the explanation... Care to share...I've tried to figure this out, but I too failed logic in college...and my math skills are appalling! and your reading skills too read posts 2, 3 and 5...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidihagen 0 #10 May 4, 2005 QuoteEach actually paid $8.33. 25/3. Then they got the $1 back which put them at $9.33. One of them actually paid $9.34.nuh uh. their wording is trying to confuse ya. "The clerk KEPT $2 $27 + $2 = $29" that's wrong. the clerk kept 27.... the room + 2 bucks. returned three. 30-2=28 25+3=28i didn't lose my mind, i sold it on ebay. .:need a container to fit 5'4", 110 lb. cypres ready & able to fit a 170 main (or slightly smaller):.[/ce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #11 May 4, 2005 shut up, Piis!! So, I guess the answer to the riddle is: What extra dollar??!!! And people wonder why I look at them sometimes with a blank stare!! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidihagen 0 #12 May 4, 2005 it's a stupid riddle because it's faulty wording from the start.. no logic involved. the math people were trying to make it way too complicated-- sorry if i ruined your thread stewiei didn't lose my mind, i sold it on ebay. .:need a container to fit 5'4", 110 lb. cypres ready & able to fit a 170 main (or slightly smaller):.[/ce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #13 May 4, 2005 The real question is- what kind of cockroach infested dive was this hotel that only charged $25.00 a night? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #14 May 4, 2005 The one is Gila Bend, AZ that I stayed in with my friend on the way to San Diego a couple years back. Good thing it was 330am when we checked in and couldn't see the condition of the room, or else we would hae NEVER stayed<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewie 0 #15 May 4, 2005 No problem. I'll just link this thread to my instructor...maybe I'll get an A for Apathy"Fuck that. I'll take a good ass-pounding over a bj any day." -- pyrotech Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor610 0 #16 May 4, 2005 So how about lend me $100.00, but only give me $50.00 right now. That way, You'll owe me $50.00 and I'll owe you $50.00 and we'll be even!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #17 May 4, 2005 QuoteThe real question is- what kind of cockroach infested dive was this hotel that only charged $25.00 a night? The Lake Elsinore Casino and Resort of course. Ask for the skydiver rate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyanide41 0 #18 May 4, 2005 Quote So here's the actual numbers: Each guy actually paid $9 3 guys times $9 = $27 total The clerk kept $2 $27 + $2 = $29 The original price was $30….what happened to the other dollar? The room costs $25 + $2 clerk surcharge = $27 The guys paid $30 and each got $1 change for a total of $3 $30 -$3 = $27 JAMES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #19 May 4, 2005 QuoteYes. As I mentioned before, I'm not the brightest bulb in the box But i still love you!! And i'm so glad i got to jump with you last night!!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #20 May 5, 2005 BIMDAS also known as BODMASYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #21 May 6, 2005 In another fashion... If it was 2 guys who paid $30. It was a $20 room, so the clerk was given $10. The clerk gave each of them $2 and kept $6. New numbers: Each guy actually paid $13 (15 - the 2 returned) 2 guys times $13 = $26 total The clerk kept $6 $26 + $6 = $32 The original price was $30….what did those other $2 come from ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #22 May 6, 2005 There was $30 in the till when the guys headed to the room. $5 was taken out to give back. That leaves $25 in the till, $3 back to the guys, and $2 to the huckster bellhop with no ethics. Still a total of $30. edit: Why the fuck you gotta make this so complicated?! -Jeffrey-Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilZilla 2 #23 May 6, 2005 Man I haven't heard that since Middle School. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
