Actual math problem of the day

[conuly]

Mom divided 56 crayons so that Margie got 8 more crayons than her sister. How many crayons did Margie get?

Eva: Wow.
Me: WHY WOULD SHE DO THIS?

We did eventually do the math, but seriously, what's with the favoritism? In this problem, Margie's sister isn't even given a name.

Comments

[conuly]

So why give her any crayons at all? No, that's no good unless her plan is to murder Margie's sister with crayons.

[mindstalk]

Bribery to prevent the tantrum.

[bibliofile]

OR INCITE REVOLUTION!!!! No one remembers the bit about the revolution (or murder) until it's Too Late.