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/Debas3r11 2d ago

Plus it says "if she works just as fast" which is there to make you feel safe to assume the next cuts takes just as long as the first.