tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5581050.post2876754250669512253..comments2024-03-21T05:10:57.134+00:00Comments on Mustard Seed Shavings: Maths SolutionSteve Tilleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17400505989949096631noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5581050.post-27163635387788698872009-03-23T08:46:00.000+00:002009-03-23T08:46:00.000+00:00My solution is slightly different, but I think cor...My solution is slightly different, but I think correct. Subtract 1/5 (one fifth) from 5 giving you 4 4/5 (four and four fifths or 4.8 in decimals). Then multiply 4 4/5 by 5 giving the final answer of 24.<BR/><BR/>So, 5 x (5 - 1/5) = 24Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com