a.k.a 'no deceased equine creature left knowlingly unflogged....'
Update: Through the wonders of 4OD I have pinpointed the mathematical conundrum, described by host Jeff Stelling as "another tough one" which beat both contestants and Rachel Riley (who has a upper second class honours mathematics degree from Oriel College, Oxford) on yesterday's 'Countdown'.
The number to aim for was: 394.
The numbers given to use to aim for that number were 4,9,8,7,9,1.
Isn't it obvious?
9+1=10
10 x 4 = 400
9-7 = 2
8-2= 6
400-6= 394.
Or have I somehow breached the rules? Are you not allowed interrupted concatenations or something?!
I just happened to watch a bit of Countdown today. All I would say is that Rachel Riley is in grave danger of making a few senior gentlemen extremely happy over their Earl Grey and Pattum Peperium on toast, as she sticks up her consonants.
-Not sure about the standard of maths on the programme though... Today I managed to work out the maths conundrum to the exact number, while both contestants and Rachel couldn't manage it. Now that wouldn't have happened in Carole Vorderman's day....
Thursday, October 8, 2009
EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: Risking Independentisation....
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Errr ... 10 x 4 = 40 not 400 ???
Thank you so much Nich. I knew I couldn't be that clever...
hey, why are you naming posts after me?
I think I have it:
9 x 4 = 36
36 + 8 - 1 = 43
43 x 9 = 387
387 +7 = 394
Irfan, it was in tribute to your admiration for the fairer sex, so I didn't think you'd mind...I've now changed it. Don't wish to offend....
Well done Anonymous - very good!
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