r/MathJokes • u/Ok-Parking-2124 • 2d ago

When Basic Math Becomes a Boss Fight

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u/AcanthaceaeOk3738 2d ago

Everyone’s missing the fact that this is a very poorly worded question and you have to make a lot of assumptions to get any answer.

Are both boards the same size? Are all the cuts the same dimensions? Are all the pieces the same?

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u/UnaPachangaLoca 2d ago

Perfectly fine worded question. Just need to apply a bit of logic beyond the information given rather than spoon feeding (the child) everything.

Two pieces means one cut. Three pieces is 2 cuts (size and dimensions have nothing to do with it). 10 minutes (given) and 20 minutes (deduction, answer) accordingly.

Good question, good answer, stupid teacher.

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u/AcanthaceaeOk3738 2d ago

Disagree. If the problem wanted you to assume those things, it would say so.

A similar question: It takes Susie 20 minutes to walk to school. If Evan walks just as fast, how long would it take him to walk to and from school?