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SeMaxima99 · 01-28-2008, 03:21 PM

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER?
>>>
>>>
>>> There are 7 girls on a bus
>>> Each girl has 7 backpacks
>>> In each backpack, there are 7 big cats for every big cat there
>>>are 7 little
>>> cats
>>>
>>> Question: How many legs are there on the bus?

Got this email from my mom. If you want the spreadsheet that has the answer ill email it to you. But you have to have the answer to unlock the spreadsheet to see it anyway. Have fun!

Its an acctual math problem dont say busses dont have legs.

If you need the answer NJGOAT posted it in his second post with the wright up of how to do it if you keep getting stuck.

NJGOAT · 01-28-2008, 03:29 PM

I think it's 1,570...

7 girls times 2 legs each = 14

7 girls * 7 backpacks each with a big cat = 49 big cats...49 * 4 = 196

49 big cats * 7 little cats = 343 little cats...343 * 4 = 1,372

14 + 196 + 1,372 = 1,570

Whatever the answer, there's a lot of pussy on that bus.

SeMaxima99 · 01-28-2008, 03:32 PM

haha nope your really low. each backpack has 7 big cats is your hit.

naDintheHat · 01-28-2008, 03:34 PM

38430
14 + 49(7(4)*7(4)) ??

SeMaxima99 · 01-28-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naDintheHat

38430
14 + 49(7(4)*7(4)) ??

way too high

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowboy459

9,604 legs?

very close alittle too low

1gmfanatik · 01-28-2008, 03:37 PM

My guess is 5504

wrx_snobordr · 01-28-2008, 03:38 PM

10,992 legs

7 kids = 14 legs

7 back packs per kid * 7 kids = 49 back packs

7 big cats * 49 back packs = 343 big cats

343 big cats *4 legs= 1372 big cat legs

343 big cats * 7 little cats = 2401 little cats = 9604 little cat legs

14+1372+9604= 10,990 legs

10,990+2 for the driver = 10,992

naDintheHat · 01-28-2008, 03:39 PM

Ugh i hate math. ill try again. i guess adding would be the weapon of choice instead of multiplying

FlashFive · 01-28-2008, 03:39 PM

I give up

The Captain · 01-28-2008, 03:41 PM

10990

1gmfanatik · 01-28-2008, 03:41 PM

11004 legs

NJGOAT · 01-28-2008, 03:42 PM

whoops...I didn't read the question carefully enough (always my excuse in school, lol). Here is my new answer...

7 girls times 2 legs each = 14 little girl legs

7 girls * 7 backpacks each * 7 big cats in each bag = 343 big cats...343 * 4 = 1,372 big cat legs

343 big cats * 7 little cats = 2,401 little cats...2,401 * 4 = 9,604 little cat legs

14 + 1,372 + 9,604 = 10,990

ITSTOCK · 01-28-2008, 03:42 PM

>>> There are 7 girls on a bus
>>> Each girl has 7 backpacks
>>> In each backpack, there are 7 big cats for every big cat there
>>>are 7 little
>>> cats
>>>
>>> Question: How many legs are there on the bus?

7big=49 little cats=56 total cats per backpack x7 backpacks =392 cats per girl x 7girls=2744 cats total x 4 legs each=10976 legs of cats

7 girls x 2 legs =14

10976+14=10990?

ITSTOCK · 01-28-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrx_snobordr

10,992 legs

7 kids = 14 legs

7 back packs per kid * 7 kids = 49 back packs

7 big cats * 49 back packs = 343 big cats

343 big cats *4 legs= 1372 big cat legs

343 big cats * 7 little cats = 2401 little cats = 9604 little cat legs

14+1372+9604= 10,990 legs

10,990+2 for the driver = 10,992

agree, but it doesn't say that there is a driver on the bus. You can't assume variables in math, you can only use what's given to you.

1gmfanatik · 01-28-2008, 03:44 PM

1 Girl =
2 legs
7 Backpacks
49 Big Cats - 196 legs
343 Little Cats - 1372 legs
Total for one girl = 1570 Legs * 7 Girls + the Driver = 10992

SeMaxima99 · 01-28-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrx_snobordr

10,992 legs

7 kids = 14 legs

7 back packs per kid * 7 kids = 49 back packs

7 big cats * 49 back packs = 343 big cats

343 big cats *4 legs= 1372 big cat legs

343 big cats * 7 little cats = 2401 little cats = 9604 little cat legs

14+1372+9604= 10,990 legs

10,990+2 for the driver = 10,992

forget the driver and you got it

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Captain

10990

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJGOAT

whoops...I didn't read the question carefully enough (always my excuse in school, lol). Here is my new answer...

7 girls times 2 legs each = 14 little girl legs

7 girls * 7 backpacks each * 7 big cats in each bag = 343 big cats...343 * 4 = 1,372 big cat legs

343 big cats * 7 little cats = 2,401 little cats...2,401 * 4 = 9,604 little cat legs

14 + 1,372 + 9,604 = 10,990

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITSTOCK

>>> There are 7 girls on a bus
>>> Each girl has 7 backpacks
>>> In each backpack, there are 7 big cats for every big cat there
>>>are 7 little
>>> cats
>>>
>>> Question: How many legs are there on the bus?

7x2=14
+
7big=49 little cats=56 total cats per backpack x7 backpacks =392 cats per girl x 7girls=2744 cats total x 4 legs each=10976 legs of cats

7 girls x 2 legs =14

10976+14=10990?

all correct!

wrx_snobordr · 01-28-2008, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITSTOCK

agree, but it doesn't say that there is a driver on the bus.

I know, but then who opened the door to let the little kids on? And if they are not driving to school why are they on the bus? HAHA

I just figured it was one of those trick questions that they say older people cant answer because we think to literally while kids think outside the box.

**Ender81** · 01-28-2008, 03:49 PM

Didn't read anyone else's answers to see what anybody got but I came up with 10,990

SeMaxima99 · 01-28-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrx_snobordr

I know, but then who opened the door to let the little kids on? And if they are not driving to school why are they on the bus? HAHA

I just figured it was one of those trick questions that they say older people cant answer because we think to literally while kids think outside the box.

haha yea thats what i did the first time but then i realised it didnt say anything about the driver so i just left it out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender81

Didn't read anyone else's answers to see what anybody got but I came up with 10,990

Correct!

jdm free · 01-28-2008, 04:08 PM

10990..i did it n then went down the thread guess i was to late to answer

01-28-2008, 03:21 PM	#1
SeMaxima99 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Broomall Member #1486 iTrader: (0)	Smarter then a 5th grader? Math Question ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER? >>> >>> >>> There are 7 girls on a bus >>> Each girl has 7 backpacks >>> In each backpack, there are 7 big cats for every big cat there >>>are 7 little >>> cats >>> >>> Question: How many legs are there on the bus? Got this email from my mom. If you want the spreadsheet that has the answer ill email it to you. But you have to have the answer to unlock the spreadsheet to see it anyway. Have fun! Its an acctual math problem dont say busses dont have legs. If you need the answer NJGOAT posted it in his second post with the wright up of how to do it if you keep getting stuck. Last edited by SeMaxima99; 01-28-2008 at 03:46 PM.

01-28-2008, 03:29 PM	#2
NJGOAT Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Moorestown, NJ Member #1583 iTrader: (0)	I think it's 1,570... 7 girls times 2 legs each = 14 7 girls * 7 backpacks each with a big cat = 49 big cats...49 * 4 = 196 49 big cats * 7 little cats = 343 little cats...343 * 4 = 1,372 14 + 196 + 1,372 = 1,570 Whatever the answer, there's a lot of pussy on that bus. __________________ *Current Ride:* 2004 Audi A6 2.7T S-Line *Former Rides:* 2005 VW Jetta GLI, 2003 Chevy Avalanche, 2000 Audi A4, 2004 Pontiac GTO, 2003 VW Jetta GLI, 1998 Mustang GT, 1994 Jeep Wrangler To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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naDintheHat Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Member #2360 My Ride: 94 GTI - Br0ke, 98 GTI - Stock.. iTrader: (0)	38430 14 + 49(7(4)7(4)) ?? __________________ I drive a constantly broken, model confused vehicle. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

01-28-2008, 03:38 PM	#7
wrx_snobordr Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Member #21 iTrader: (1)	10,992 legs 7 kids = 14 legs 7 back packs per kid * 7 kids = 49 back packs 7 big cats * 49 back packs = 343 big cats 343 big cats 4 legs= 1372 big cat legs 343 big cats 7 little cats = 2401 little cats = 9604 little cat legs 14+1372+9604= 10,990 legs 10,990+2 for the driver = 10,992 __________________ Stock

01-28-2008, 03:39 PM	#8
naDintheHat Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Member #2360 My Ride: 94 GTI - Br0ke, 98 GTI - Stock.. iTrader: (0)	Ugh i hate math. ill try again. i guess adding would be the weapon of choice instead of multiplying __________________ I drive a constantly broken, model confused vehicle. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by naDintheHat; 01-28-2008 at 03:43 PM.

01-28-2008, 03:32 PM	#3
SeMaxima99 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Broomall Member #1486 iTrader: (0)	haha nope your really low. each backpack has 7 big cats is your hit.

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01-28-2008, 03:41 PM	#10
The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	10990

01-28-2008, 03:42 PM	#12
NJGOAT Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Moorestown, NJ Member #1583 iTrader: (0)	whoops...I didn't read the question carefully enough (always my excuse in school, lol). Here is my new answer... 7 girls times 2 legs each = 14 little girl legs 7 girls * 7 backpacks each * 7 big cats in each bag = 343 big cats...343 * 4 = 1,372 big cat legs 343 big cats * 7 little cats = 2,401 little cats...2,401 * 4 = 9,604 little cat legs 14 + 1,372 + 9,604 = 10,990 __________________ *Current Ride:* 2004 Audi A6 2.7T S-Line *Former Rides:* 2005 VW Jetta GLI, 2003 Chevy Avalanche, 2000 Audi A4, 2004 Pontiac GTO, 2003 VW Jetta GLI, 1998 Mustang GT, 1994 Jeep Wrangler To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-28-2008, 03:42 PM	#13
ITSTOCK Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #844 iTrader: (0)	>>> There are 7 girls on a bus >>> Each girl has 7 backpacks >>> In each backpack, there are 7 big cats for every big cat there >>>are 7 little >>> cats >>> >>> Question: How many legs are there on the bus? 7big=49 little cats=56 total cats per backpack x7 backpacks =392 cats per girl x 7girls=2744 cats total x 4 legs each=10976 legs of cats 7 girls x 2 legs =14 10976+14=10990? Last edited by ITSTOCK; 01-28-2008 at 03:45 PM.

01-28-2008, 04:08 PM	#20
jdm free Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Langhorne Member #1481 My Ride: 6spd Civic iTrader: (3)	10990..i did it n then went down the thread guess i was to late to answer

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