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From: "Jean Bates" <>
Subject: Really trivial trivia
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 17:05:18 +1000


>
> Here's an ingenious maths trick. Don't know why it
> works, and apparently it only works in 2003. Some smart maths brain would
> no doubt spot it instantly.
>
> 1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to
> have dinner out. (try for more than once but less than 10)
>
> 2. Multiply this number by 2 (Just to be bold)
> 3. Add 5.
> 4. Multiply it by 50 - I'll wait while you get the
> calculator................
> 5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1753.... If you
> haven't, add 1752..........
> 6.. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.
> You should have a three digit number .
> The first digit of this was your original number
> (i.e. how many times you want to have eat out each week.)
> The next two numbers are...
> YOUR AGE! (Oh yes, it is !!!!!)
> They say this is the only year (2003) it will ever work, so spread it around
> while it lasts!


Jean in Tasmania

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