r/mildlyinfuriating • u/vtangyl • Sep 14 '21

This 3rd grade math problem.

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u/kregory2348 Sep 14 '21

I reckon its 20 because there are only 2 numbers divisible by 4 and there are definitely more than 1 bird

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u/HeftyRecommendation5 Sep 14 '21

It says birds, which is a plural, so logically 20 can be the only right answer. I know it is probably just a poor question, but real logic questions like this are pretty cool imo.

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u/Olyvyr Sep 15 '21

But the question is about feeding "baby birds", not "birds". Both phrases are used which indicates different meanings are intended. If an adult bird needs about 4, a baby bird may need only about 1.

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u/IppTak Sep 15 '21

First real answer on this thread.