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Math Quiz

This is a real math quiz so get your paper and pencil ready.

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A Math Quiz

Two friends and I were having lunch
It didn't cost us very much
We divided the bill three ways
So 10 bucks we each paid

For the 4 out of 3 people who have a problem with math that is 10 times 3 equals 30

The waitress took our cash
The bill was really 25 so she came back
She gave us each a buck
And took two for her good luck

For those who took new math that is 3 times 1 is 3 plus 2 is 5, 25 plus 5 equals 30.

So we only paid nine bucks each
And that was a real treat
We were happy that she took the two
But something was askew

For those who have a problem with math play close attention as this gets a little complicated

The 10 we paid minus the 1 means we each paid 9 bucks
9 times 3 equals 27, now that doesn't suck
The waitress took 2 and that was fine
But 27 plus 2 equals 29

So what I want to know is
Where in hell did the other buck go?
Where in hell did the other buck go?
Where in hell did the other buck go?

Inquiring minds want to know!


OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

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Mario

That was fun and an interesting math teaser. I'll leave it to others to post a solution.

Peter

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Haha, I've never heard you sing before! This was a fun song, something completely different.

The solution though...uh, let me see, eh..

I'll get back to you on that ;-)

Rob


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Clever rhyme, but I'll need some time, to clear my mind... maybe a fiddle in the middle might help me solve this riddle.


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Fun song! Nice to hear your voice. laugh

The 10 we paid minus the 1 means we each paid 9 bucks
9 times 3 equals 27, now that doesn't suck
The waitress took 2 and that was fine
But 27 plus 2 equals 29


When the waitress "took 2" from 27, that's generally considered "subtraction", not "addition". wink


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So what I want to know is
Where in hell did the other buck go?
Where in hell did the other buck go?
Where in hell did the other buck go?

Inquiring minds want to know!


A clever use of causing confusion by doing the math backwards instead of forwards. In reality, the Bill was $25, the waiter took $2 and three friends got $1 each.

$25 + $2 + $3 = $30
(The $27 includes the waiter's tip)

Anyway, clever song and lyrics, "Mario the rapper" grin


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Very clever, Mario! And fun too, enjoyed.

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Very cool song Mario. Excellent vocal. Loved your lyrics. Backtrack was well done. I want to know where the extra buck went as well. I think the cook got it


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Mario...man I am so confused...I don't know where that other buck went...I don't have it...my guess is Uncle Sam figured out a way to get his hands on it! cute, smart and fun is how I would describe your write on this one...I hated math in school and now I'm going to have nightmares cause your melody is not leaving my head anyways soon!


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Your voice is very professorial Mario. That was well done.

Last edited by rayc; 04/22/22 12:39 PM.

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Mario,

A really good mix and a creative, quirky write. I really like the insertion of the spoken word between the verses. The vocal works really well for the song (you shouldn't be shy about doing more of that!). Good stuff!

All my best,

Deej

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Originally Posted By: PeterF
Mario

That was fun and an interesting math teaser. I'll leave it to others to post a solution.

Peter


Thanx Peter. I did have fun doing this and I'm glad it showed.


OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

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Originally Posted By: RnAM
Haha, I've never heard you sing before! This was a fun song, something completely different.

The solution though...uh, let me see, eh..

I'll get back to you on that ;-)

Rob


Thanx for listening. I will be waiting for your answer!


OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

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Clever rhyme, but I'll need some time, to clear my mind... maybe a fiddle in the middle might help me solve this riddle.


I fiddled around with this song but everything else came out wrong...I tried my best but what the hey I'm glad you liked it anyway.


OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

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Originally Posted By: AudioTrack
Quote:
So what I want to know is
Where in hell did the other buck go?
Where in hell did the other buck go?
Where in hell did the other buck go?

Inquiring minds want to know!


A clever use of causing confusion by doing the math backwards instead of forwards. In reality, the Bill was $25, the waiter took $2 and three friends got $1 each.

$25 + $2 + $3 = $30
(The $27 includes the waiter's tip)

Anyway, clever song and lyrics, "Mario the rapper" grin


I agree that $25 + $2 + $3 = $30. But the $9 we each paid times 3 equals $27 but that does not include her tip. $27 + her tip $2 = $29 wink

Nope I am not a rapper; it's just my vocal range is 4 semitones!

Thanx for listening and commenting!


OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

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Originally Posted By: dcuny
Fun song! Nice to hear your voice. laugh

The 10 we paid minus the 1 means we each paid 9 bucks
9 times 3 equals 27, now that doesn't suck
The waitress took 2 and that was fine
But 27 plus 2 equals 29


When the waitress "took 2" from 27, that's generally considered "subtraction", not "addition". wink




I should have said the waitress took 2 from the 30 but I couldn't sing that fast!

But you are right.

Thanx for listening.


OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Very clever, Mario! And fun too, enjoyed.


Thanx Dave


OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Very cool song Mario. Excellent vocal. Loved your lyrics. Backtrack was well done. I want to know where the extra buck went as well. I think the cook got it


Thanx so much for listening and commenting.

I think the cook took it also because he works part time at the Internal Revenue Service!


OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

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Originally Posted By: firesong
Mario...man I am so confused...I don't know where that other buck went...I don't have it...my guess is Uncle Sam figured out a way to get his hands on it! cute, smart and fun is how I would describe your write on this one...I hated math in school and now I'm going to have nightmares cause your melody is not leaving my head anyways soon!


Sorry to have cause you so much pain!

Are you sure that you didn't take it?

Thanx for listening and your response, I had a LOL moment!


OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
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Originally Posted By: rayc
Your voice is very professorial Mario. That was well done.


Thanx Ray but I don't think my voice is very PHD like.

Thanx for listening and commenting.


OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

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