Can you answer This Question. - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

gvervoren · 03-02-2007, 10:33 PM

See if you can figure this out. I can't

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?

MyLittlePony · 03-02-2007, 10:43 PM

The room was 25 dollars. Each man paid 10=30 Bellboy gave back 1 each and kept 2. = 5 dollars . So 25 plus 5 =30

03BumbleBee · 03-02-2007, 10:47 PM

With skills like that, I am sure the Bellboy went on to work for the IRS refund dept.

Azure Blurr · 03-02-2007, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MyLittlePony

The room was 25 dollars. Each man paid 10=30 Bellboy gave back 1 each and kept 2. = 5 dollars . So 25 plus 5 =30

You are missing the point.

Azure Blurr · 03-02-2007, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvervoren

See if you can figure this out. I can't

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?

You are making my head hurt!

BMF Mach1 · 03-02-2007, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvervoren

See if you can figure this out. I can't

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?

There is no other dollar. The $2 is suppose to be subtracted, not added...that's what creates the illusion of the missing dollar. The dollar was subtracted from what the men paid and then the two dollars is subtracted to equal the cost of the room. All money accounted for.

64valves · 03-02-2007, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvervoren

See if you can figure this out. I can't

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?

if it was 25 for the room and the bell boy gave back 3 then thats 28 not 27.28 plus 2 =30

Azure Blurr · 03-02-2007, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMF Mach1

There is no other dollar. The $2 is suppose to be subtracted, not added...that's what creates the illusion of the missing dollar. The dollar was subtracted from what the men paid and then the two dollars is subtracted to equal the cost of the room. All money accounted for.

You're not helping my headache!

Azure Blurr · 03-02-2007, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64valves

if it was 25 for the room and the bell boy gave back 3 then thats 28 not 27.28 plus 2 =30

3x9=27 though.

gvervoren · 03-02-2007, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64valves

if it was 25 for the room and the bell boy gave back 3 then thats 28 not 27.28 plus 2 =30

What was said was that each guy first paid $10 and then each received $1 back which means they paid $9 each. 9x3=27

BMF Mach1 · 03-02-2007, 11:18 PM

It boils down to mixing addition and subtraction when only one or the other should be used:

$10 x 3 = $30, the original price of the room.
$30 MINUS $3 = $27, the price minus the three dollars the bellboy returned.
$27 MINUS $2 (not plus) = $25, which is the price of the room.

OR

$25 (actual price of the room) PLUS $3 (that the bellboy returned) = $28.
$28 PLUS $2 (that the bellboy kept) = $30, or the original amount paid.

The original problem is trying to get the number back to $30, when you actually need to attain $25. So the question sets you up to solve for the wrong result, and thus the illusion of the missing dollar.

Azure Blurr · 03-02-2007, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMF Mach1

It boils down to mixing addition and subtraction when only one or the other should be used:

$10 x 3 = $30, the original price of the room.
$30 MINUS $3 = $27, the price minus the three dollars the bellboy returned.
$27 MINUS $2 (not plus) = $25, which is the price of the room.

OR

$25 (actual price of the room) PLUS $3 (that the bellboy returned) = $28.
$28 PLUS $2 (that the bellboy kept) = $30, or the original amount paid.

The original problem is trying to get the number back to $30, when you actually need to attain $25. So the question sets you up to solve for the wrong result, and thus the illusion of the missing dollar.

I think that nail is pressing to hard on something.

24kmach · 03-03-2007, 02:03 AM

Hay! That only leaves me with 75 cents.

64valves · 03-03-2007, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZURE GIRL

3x9=27 though.

they didnt pay 9 though
25/3=8.33
now 8.33+1=9.33
now 9.33*3=28(roughly)
28+2=30

theyre just double talking you to confuse you.if you only look at the #'s it adds up.

gvervoren · 03-03-2007, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64valves

they didnt pay 9 though
25/3=8.33
now 8.33+1=9.33
now 9.33*3=28(roughly)
28+2=30

theyre just double talking you to confuse you.if you only look at the #'s it adds up.

How do you figure that they didn't pay $9. I see your numbers there but remember, they initially paid $10 each and then they each received $1 back. If I give someone $10 and they give me $1 back, isn't that a total of $9 that they received? According to your numbers, your missing roughly $0.66 per guy because if they gave them ten and got $1 back, how does that equal $8.33. There is still physically $9 missing from their wallet. This is just too confusing.

64valves · 03-03-2007, 10:11 AM

ok the cost of the room was 25.divide that by 3 and you get 8.33.now the bell hop gave them a dollar back 8.33 plus 1 equals 9.33.now multiply 9.33 times 3.you get 28.the bell hop kept 2 dollars.28 plus 2 equals 30.they are double talking you to confuse you.

64valves · 03-03-2007, 10:18 AM

ok maybe youll see it this way.30 to start.take away 2 that the bell hop kept thats 28.divide 28 by 3 and you get 9.33.now take away 1 from 9.33 and you get 8.33.multiply 8.33 time 3 and you get 25.its an illusion.

JDraper · 03-03-2007, 10:41 AM

Simple way to look at it..the room is 25...when the bellboy gave them each $1 back, they actually paid $27 for the room, and the bellboy kept the $2 change.

64valves · 03-03-2007, 11:41 AM

i give up

mmustangsrus · 03-03-2007, 11:53 AM

d@mn my headhurts after reading this

shaker03 · 03-03-2007, 12:12 PM

At a rate of 15% , how much money did they save in Tax between $30.00 and $25.00. Also did the bellhop claim this $2.00 as earnings for tax purposes ?

If they paid in Canadian dollars, what was the exchange rate that day ?

So many details left out of this problem.

Mach1BullittMan · 03-04-2007, 04:10 AM

How many fingers am I holding up ?

remember its an illusion!

Mach1BullittMan · 03-04-2007, 04:18 AM

How many Peso's is that ?

machgsxr · 03-04-2007, 09:49 AM

zap · 03-04-2007, 03:26 PM

Where do you find a room for $30.00 a night? I know NOT in Carlisle in June!

03-02-2007, 10:33 PM	#1
gvervoren Garry Vervoren Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 2,878	Can you answer This Question. See if you can figure this out. I can't 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? __________________ >>>Garry Vervoren<<< 2004 Dark Shadow Grey ORIGINAL OWNER!!!! *I USED TO THINK BEING LAZY WAS BAD FOR ME SO I GAVE UP THINKING.* *HOOFBEATS ARE LOUDER THAN HEARTBEATS* 5 Speed, IUP, Tinted windows, 3rd brake light decal, Sequential Tail Lights, Smoked Tail Lights, Black Stainless Steel Bumper Inserts, Anthracite 18" staggard FR500 Build Date 10/08/2003 #567 of a build of 7182 Last edited by gvervoren; 03-02-2007 at 11:03 PM.

03-02-2007, 10:43 PM	#2
MyLittlePony OG Mach1Misfit Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ofallon, MO Posts: 1,543	Re: Can you answer This Question. The room was 25 dollars. Each man paid 10=30 Bellboy gave back 1 each and kept 2. = 5 dollars . So 25 plus 5 =30

03-02-2007, 10:47 PM	#3
03BumbleBee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SunRiver Ca. Posts: 3,293	Re: Can you answer This Question. With skills like that, I am sure the Bellboy went on to work for the IRS refund dept.

03-02-2007, 11:18 PM	#11
BMF Mach1 www.kicktheoilhabit.org Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 132	Re: Can you answer This Question. It boils down to mixing addition and subtraction when only one or the other should be used: $10 x 3 = $30, the original price of the room. $30 MINUS $3 = $27, the price minus the three dollars the bellboy returned. $27 MINUS $2 (not plus) = $25, which is the price of the room. OR $25 (actual price of the room) PLUS $3 (that the bellboy returned) = $28. $28 PLUS $2 (that the bellboy kept) = $30, or the original amount paid. The original problem is trying to get the number back to $30, when you actually need to attain $25. So the question sets you up to solve for the wrong result, and thus the illusion of the missing dollar. __________________ 2004 Torch Red Mach1 w/IUP...Stock Kick the Oil Habit Fueling America

03-03-2007, 02:03 AM	#13
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03-03-2007, 10:11 AM	#16
64valves MachAddiction Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: here,there Posts: 476	Re: Can you answer This Question. ok the cost of the room was 25.divide that by 3 and you get 8.33.now the bell hop gave them a dollar back 8.33 plus 1 equals 9.33.now multiply 9.33 times 3.you get 28.the bell hop kept 2 dollars.28 plus 2 equals 30.they are double talking you to confuse you.

03-03-2007, 10:18 AM	#17
64valves MachAddiction Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: here,there Posts: 476	Re: Can you answer This Question. ok maybe youll see it this way.30 to start.take away 2 that the bell hop kept thats 28.divide 28 by 3 and you get 9.33.now take away 1 from 9.33 and you get 8.33.multiply 8.33 time 3 and you get 25.its an illusion.

03-03-2007, 10:41 AM	#18
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