• remon@ani.social
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    It’s a basic assumption in these word problems.

    When the question is “How is it possible?” then basic assumptions go out the window.

    It’s a pure math exercise.

    No, it even days “Reasonableness” above the problem.

    Within the paramters of the question the kids answer is reasonable and correct.

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          I’ve never seen so many people who are proud that they don’t understand the elementary-school level math, this is hilarious.

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            What people are trying to tell you is that when you’ve studied Logic at University level “basic assumptions” in elementary school level math aren’t always what they seem to be.

            I agree it’s not very relevant though, seeing as we know what level this particular math question is at.

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            4/6 of an extra large pizza is more pizza than 5/6 of a personal pan pizza. How are you struggling with this?

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            You’re the dope that doesn’t get the math.

            4/6 x > 5/6 y

            x > 5/4 y

            Where this relation holds the statement is consistent. I think you should revisit some basics.