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A lost combination 2014-09-28
From Kim:
I cannot remember my combo to this simple lockbox. It is 3 digits- from 0-9. They can be used more than once . I thought it was 117..but no joy. I am fairly sure it was using those digits 1, and 7. can you give me a list of all possible combinations, using 1s and 7s, for the 3 number code? Thank you and I am in awe of people who have math skills, for I certainly do not.
Answered by Penny Nom.
How much did I have in my wallet when I lost it? 2006-06-15
From Marangeo:
I recently lost my wallet and when it came to completing the police report I couldn't remember how much money I had in there. I do remember thinking that the first time I bought something that it cost me 10 per cent of what I had. Then I noticed that the second purchase had also cost me exactly 10 per cents of what I had left. My receipts totalled $19. How much did I have in my wallet when I lost it?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
Percentage of weight 2006-04-26
From Karen:
How do you calculate percentage of weight lost?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
 
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