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If you do figure it out or already know the answer just say you know it. Please do not post the answer until tomorrow so a few others can have a chance to figure it out.Thanks.
3 MEN GO INTO A MOTEL.
THE MAN BEHIND THE DESK SAID THE ROOM IS $30,
SO EACH MAN PAID $10 AND WENT TO THE ROOM.
A WHILE LATER THE MAN BEHIND THE DESK REALIZED
THE ROOM WAS ONLY $25, SO HE
SENT THE BELLBOY TO THE 3 GUYS'
ROOM WITH $5.
ON THE WAY, THE BELLBOY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT
HOW TO SPLIT $5 EVENLY BETWEEN 3 MEN,
SO HE GAVE EACH MAN A $1 AND
KEPT THE OTHER $2 FOR HIMSELF.
THIS MEANT THAT THE 3 MEN EACH PAID $9 FOR THE ROOM,
WHICH IS A TOTAL OF $ 27,
ADD THE $2 THAT THE BELLBOY KEPT = $29.
WHERE IS THE OTHER DOLLAR?
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« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2008, 07:07:14 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2008, 07:10:37 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2008, 07:50:55 PM » |
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That's a good one. My dad hung me up on that one a looong time ago. since I know the answer, and you want it.........scroll down... wait till tomorrow...  |
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« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2008, 07:51:24 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2008, 08:09:09 PM » |
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I googled the answer. after it gave me a headache. got the answer. STILL didnt get it. read it slowly . and now i get it  haha |
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« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2008, 08:54:56 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2008, 10:55:49 PM » |
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1 1/2hr later and a migraine. I THINK I got it. That is so wrong. lol.
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« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2008, 03:45:14 PM » |
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i cant figure it out
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« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2008, 03:47:55 PM » |
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Don't have a clue  |
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« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2008, 03:48:26 PM » |
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its tomorrow so lets here the answer
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« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2008, 03:52:33 PM » |
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Need to figure the math in correct order |
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« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2008, 03:58:36 PM » |
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Umm 25+3+2=30...When they calculated 27 that was adding the 2 that the bellboy kept?Or is their something else.POST THE ANSWER PLEASE IM GOING CRAZY  |
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lil fat rider
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« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2008, 04:11:27 PM » |
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well i googled it its tomorrow so i can say the answer right?
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98% of the teenage population will try or does smoke pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy & paste this into your signature.
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Anoriginal
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« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2008, 04:13:30 PM » |
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It's simple and just a play on order.
There is no missing dollar.
$25 stayed at the desk
$3 went back to the men
$2 went to the bellboy.
That's still $30 no matter how you slice it.
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« Reply #15 on: March 27, 2008, 04:30:36 PM » |
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they added instead of subtracting the final 2 dollars. It was just a trick!
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« Reply #16 on: March 28, 2008, 07:05:52 AM » |
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i still hate cats!
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« Reply #17 on: March 28, 2008, 11:16:49 AM » |
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damn it i still dont get it
The men each paid US$9 for the room or US$27 total. The hotel got US$25 and the bellboy got US$2. 25 + 2 = 27. It's a trick question and the 30 is not the goal. Or you can say each man initially paid US$10 and had US$1 returned to them. 30 - 3 = 27 = 25 + 2.
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« Reply #18 on: March 28, 2008, 11:35:26 AM » |
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I have two answers going through my head. The first would be the bellboy recieved a $1 tip. The other is more mathematical, so I'll wait for the true answer.
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« Reply #19 on: March 28, 2008, 11:55:17 AM » |
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It's simple and just a play on order.
There is no missing dollar.
$25 stayed at the desk
$3 went back to the men
$2 went to the bellboy.
That's still $30 no matter how you slice it.
Ummmm, why are you people still wondering? Read my post again. It's extremely simple. |
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« Reply #20 on: March 28, 2008, 12:06:22 PM » |
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It's simple and just a play on order.
There is no missing dollar.
$25 stayed at the desk
$3 went back to the men
$2 went to the bellboy.
That's still $30 no matter how you slice it.
Ummmm, why are you people still wondering? Read my post again. It's extremely simple. That was my second thought actually. |
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« Reply #21 on: March 28, 2008, 12:26:12 PM » |
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The statement "THIS MEANT THAT THE 3 MEN EACH PAID $9 FOR THE ROOM" is a false statement. 25 divided by 3 is not 9 it is 8.34 This is where the confusion is.
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NYRAPTOR
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« Reply #22 on: March 28, 2008, 03:58:31 PM » |
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its all the friggin bell boys fault!!! he stole 2 bucks that bass turd. where is this place? i'm going there and get the 2 bucks back to these fellas!!!! dang it!!!!! sheeesh!!!!! holy toledo!!!!!
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« Reply #23 on: March 28, 2008, 04:05:01 PM » |
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its all the friggin bell boys fault!!! he stole 2 bucks that bass turd. where is this place? i'm going there and get the 2 bucks back to these fellas!!!! dang it!!!!! sheeesh!!!!! holy toledo!!!!!
I am with ya AND I am packin some heat!! I have a .40 hydra-shok with the words "bell boy" already scratched into it!!! |
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« Reply #24 on: March 28, 2008, 04:10:33 PM » |
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 you guys are crazier than me!! dang it!!! ha ha
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