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A person likes 400 but dislikes 300
He also likes l00 but dislikes 99
He also likes 2500 but dislikes 2400

Which of the following does John like
900,       1000,    1100   or  2400

from a teacher   to sixth graders.

 

 

Hi,

What's so special about 400, 100 and 2500? They all end in 00 so, what's so special about 4, 1 and 25?

Do you see what it is? Which of 9, 10, 11 and 12 has the same property?

Penny

 
 

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