Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 There is a clothing store in Bartlesville. The owner has devised his own method of pricing items. A vest costs $20, socks cost $25, a tie costs $15 and a blouse costs $30. Using the method, how much would a pair of underwear cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Pickett Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 There is a clothing store in Bartlesville. The owner has devised his own method of pricing items. A vest costs $20, socks cost $25, a tie costs $15 and a blouse costs $30. Using the method, how much would a pair of underwear cost? if it's "Underwear" he's selling, it would be $45...but if it's "pair of underwear" it would be $75... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 if it's "Underwear" he's selling, it would be $45...but if it's "pair of underwear" it would be $75... yup thats it (its just underwear) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) yup thats it (its just underwear) Is it because... 20 = x*5 25 = y*5 So, the x + y = 9 Then, 15 = x*5 30 = y*5 So, x+y=9? Edited March 27, 2009 by drock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Is it because... 20 = x*5 25 = y*5 So, the x + y = 9 Then, 15 = x*5 30 = y*5 So, x+y=9? HUH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Is it because... 20 = x*5 25 = y*5 So, the x + y = 9 Then, 15 = x*5 30 = y*5 So, x+y=9? It's just $5 per letter in the item. TIE has 3 letter. 3x5=$15, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I'm guessing $45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 HUH? I guess wafflechip's way is MUCH easier...but my way (luckily, I guess) works. Going in groups of two... Item 1 = 4 * 5 Item 2 = 5 * 5 In the first group of two, there is a 4 and a 5... so I added them to equal 9. Item 3 = 3 * 5 Item 4 = 6 * 5 So in the second group of items, there is a 3 and a 6, which also add up to 9. So I assumed that the last item must be 9 * 5, which = 45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I disagree with Pickett "but if it's "pair of underwear" it would be $75..." "pair of underwear" is to "a vest" as $45 is to $20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Pickett Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I disagree with Pickett "but if it's "pair of underwear" it would be $75..." "pair of underwear" is to "a vest" as $45 is to $20 Because it said "A PAIR OF UNDERWEAR"...so really is like "A VEST"...so, you would ignore the "A" and that leaves "PAIR OF UNDERWEAR"...and then I ignored spaces when calculating... "A pair of underwear" is to "a vest" as $75 is to $20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 guys dont argue about the a or the! a and the are not articles of clothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 No, regardless of the mathematical reasoning, due to the nature of the question as put forward, it's $90. The vest and socks are both garments to be worn under the clothes and so therefore it would be 2x the price of the 2 garments. Ergo, 20+25x2=90. Sure, you had another meaning but logic dictates this as the correct answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 45....9 letters X $5 There is a clothing store in Bartlesville. The owner has devised his own method of pricing items. A vest costs $20, socks cost $25, a tie costs $15 and a blouse costs $30. Using the method, how much would a pair of underwear cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 No, regardless of the mathematical reasoning, due to the nature of the question as put forward, it's $90. The vest and socks are both garments to be worn under the clothes and so therefore it would be 2x the price of the 2 garments. Ergo, 20+25x2=90. Sure, you had another meaning but logic dictates this as the correct answer. that makes no sense whatsoever.................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 that makes no sense whatsoever.................................... I'm afraid it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I'm afraid it does. LOL whatever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I'm afraid it does. I'm afraid you're making it harder than it needs to be. I don't see how being an undergarment makes it more expensive. There's absolutely no evidence for that anywhere in the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) 20 + 5=25 -10 =15 +15= 30 - 20=10 ......maby?? Edited March 27, 2009 by money2112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 No, regardless of the mathematical reasoning, due to the nature of the question as put forward, it's $90. The vest and socks are both garments to be worn under the clothes and so therefore it would be 2x the price of the 2 garments. Ergo, 20+25x2=90. Sure, you had another meaning but logic dictates this as the correct answer. Vests are worn as the outermost layer (coats excluded) so that doesn't apply. Please explain further if you are certain of your logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 2*9*5=$90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 There is a clothing store in Bartlesville. The owner has devised his own method of pricing items. A vest costs $20, socks cost $25, a tie costs $15 and a blouse costs $30. Using the method, how much would a pair of underwear cost? Hi Guys, I believe the answer is $90. underwear = 9 letters x $5 = $45 A pair is 2 of a kind. Therefore the answer is 2 x 45 = $90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Hi Guys, I believe the answer is $90. underwear = 9 letters x $5 = $45 A pair is 2 of a kind. Therefore the answer is 2 x 45 = $90 BUT A PAIR OF UNDERWEAR MEANS ONE IN THIS CASE, LIKE A JEAN IS A PAIR OF PANT THEREFORE THE ANSWER IS 45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 You know, not that I think that this logic is anywhere near right, but it's wrong in itself as well. 20+25x2=90 PEMDAS... 20+25x2 = 70, not 90... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Oh well winter draws away until the cold chill comes back - I'll add another of my old favorites... Roses are red, violets are blue. so goes the aged old rhyme. But I know that rose's are blue and Violet's are red Coz I've seen them hanging on the line! sorry the discussion needed some levity methinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) You know, not that I think that this logic is anywhere near right, but it's wrong in itself as well. 20+25x2=90 PEMDAS... 20+25x2 = 70, not 90... I noticed that too. I think it was supposed to be written (20+25)x2=90. Nevertheless, the answer was given on the first page, there is no point going on about this. Edited March 27, 2009 by wafflechip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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There is a clothing store in Bartlesville. The owner has devised his own method of pricing items. A vest costs $20, socks cost $25, a tie costs $15 and a blouse costs $30. Using the method, how much would a pair of underwear cost?
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