1. diamond - 38 = circle x 11, circle x 11 = square /5. OR as
2. diamond - 38 = circle, circle x 11 = square, square / 5 ...
I think the latter "interpretation" is what the teacher intended, and is
the basis for Michael's solution. The former gives a different set of
answers:
diamond=249, circle=19.222, square=1,055, triangle=184,
hexagon=105.5, oval=230.
At least we get the same answer for oval regardless of how we understand
the question!
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Claborn
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Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 1998 9:08 AM
To: CASNET
Subject: Re: Third Grade Math
Richard,
Considering this is a problem for a third 3rd grade class, I
get :
diamond=38, circle=40, square=440, triangle=88, hexagon=115,
oval=230.
I'd be interested to hear what solution you came up with,
and the
solution the teacher
gave (my wife teaches elementary school). I'm not claiming to
be a
"math professional",
but I hope this helps you out.
Michael
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