>"I believe 5 out of 4 people have trouble with fractions." No source
>given.
I think it was a joke, and intended to be by the author of the statement,
who actually understands fractions quite well.
However, I do agree with Jerry's comment that the ratio may be higher.
Maybe 5 out of 5 or even 5 out of 6.
And I also wish happy holidays to 100% of you, if not more.
Philip Mahler
Middlesex CC
Bedford, MA
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nsattler@TERRA.CC.OH.US writes:
>I am wondering what the rest of you think?
>Nancy
>
>p.s. Happy holidays to everyone!
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>
>
>Season's greetings.
>
>This note from the trivia column in the local newspaper.
>
>"I believe 5 out of 4 people have trouble with fractions." No source
>given.
>
>Personally, I think it might even be higher.
>
>Jerry
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