11-18-2002, 09:07 PM
Corner Diner:
Tuna special - $4.89
Beef Sandwich - $6.75
Sodas - $2.25
Subtotal $13.89
4% tax $0.56
Total $14.45
Follow these keystrokes slowly and watch your display:
(clear) 4.89 + 6.75 + 2.25 x 4 % + = 14.4456
I just entered this into my adding machine here at my office, and came up with $.20
I know that isn't the answer they are looking for, but pushing buttons in order got me there. I can't believe that they are teaching kids only with a calculator. I can't remember when I was allowed to use a calculator, but I do know that I understood how to do the work well before I could use a calc in school...
Tuna special - $4.89
Beef Sandwich - $6.75
Sodas - $2.25
Subtotal $13.89
4% tax $0.56
Total $14.45
Follow these keystrokes slowly and watch your display:
(clear) 4.89 + 6.75 + 2.25 x 4 % + = 14.4456
I just entered this into my adding machine here at my office, and came up with $.20
I know that isn't the answer they are looking for, but pushing buttons in order got me there. I can't believe that they are teaching kids only with a calculator. I can't remember when I was allowed to use a calculator, but I do know that I understood how to do the work well before I could use a calc in school...