Mathematics Problem Solving Competition - Due 11/23/2007

MATHEMATICS PROBLEM SOLVING COMPETITION

SEMESTER 1, 2007-8

THREE WEEK PROBLEM #3



THE HOLE THING


It takes one man one day to dig a 2m x 2m x 2m hole. How long does it take 3 men digging at the same rate to dig a 4m x 4m x 4m hole?

Explain your solution very clearly.


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Due Date: Friday, November 23, 2007

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Remember:
* Your entry must clearly show your name, school name, mathematics class code, teacher’s
name and date of submission
* All steps must be clearly shown.
* The most accurate and best presented entry will win the prize.
* Your mathematics teacher will give you credit for your entry and you will also receive a
certificate for participating.

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MPSC THREE WEEK PROBLEM #3, 2007-8 Tom Frossinakis (AUSSIE) November4, 2007