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Question of the Day: The Math Problem
R. Alex Whitlock
Here's a match problem for you logistical problem solver types. It's not too hard, though I goofed up on it myself. This wasn't the context in which I used it, but if I'd had more time during the November Novel project, I might have used it then.
In a month where there are 30 days, 22 weekdays and 8 weekend days, frustrated author R. Alex Whitlock wrote 10,000 words. His productivity during the week was higher than on weekends for a variety of reasons. In fact, his product on a weekday averaged exactly three times his productivity average for weekend days.
How many words did he write on each weekend day?
How many words did he write on each weekday day?
How many words did he write M-F the entire month?
How many words did he write Saturdays and Sundays for the month?
Why is he referring to himself in the third person?
Is he this weird in person?
How much sleep will it take to make posting like this go away?
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