A Tricky Operation
 
  • Select a number less than 10. 
  • Add 6 to it.  Multiply the sum by 3. 
  • Divide the product by 3.
  • Subtract the number you selected from this quotient.

 

YOUR ANSWER IS  6.  Am I right?
How Many Ounces In A Pound?
 
1.  It is agreed that..............................................................16 ounces equal 1 pound.
2.  Thus..............................................................................32 ounces equal 2 pounds.
3.  And.................................................................................8 ounces equal 1/2 pound.
4.  Therefore(multiplying step 3 X step 4)..............................256 ounces equal 1 pound.
5.  Or..................................................................................16 pounds equal 1 pound.
 
                                               HUH?????????