Making Change Requires a College Degree?

Saturday, March 3rd, 2007 in General by Will | 1 comment

If kids are smarter today (maybe), then why the hell can’t they do basic math?

I know I’m not the only one who has come across the cashier who can’t give the correct change without the help of a machine, even for simple sums. Say my bill is $5.04 and I give you $10 — and a nickel after you’ve punched one-zero in the cash register. The register’s telling you $4.96, but now you’ve got this nickel to contend with. How long do you puzzle over the problem before calling the manager? Are you sure he can help?

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  1. Brian on Monday, March 5th, 2007 at 9:49 am

    Just surfing around and found you. I have actually written a booklet called “Change for the Better.” Care to take a look? http://mathmojo.com/order_materials/bookletsanddownloads.html#changeforthebetter
    Your point is right on. It’s a shame about the situation. Makes me want to scream at kids, until I remember that it is my generation that has screwed up their education.
    Hotcha!

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