From primary level we had the 'times' table drummed into us by rote. Hence I have always been good a basic multiplication. But like you, beyond that the questions and generally understanding math was beyond me.
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From primary level we had the 'times' table drummed into us by rote. Hence I have always been good a basic multiplication. But like you, beyond that the questions and generally understanding math was beyond me.
I worked for a division of Shell for a while. My boss said I was "street wise'. After some time I set up my own small company which was successful ie a turnover that reach £1M per year.
I was still hopeless at maths etc so paid an accountant to do all that which left me to do what I was good at.
So......each to his own I suppose.
NB.
Years ago the company I worked for had a young guy there who had 9 GCE passes and his job was.........brushing up on the shop floor. He hadn't learned to use his abilities.
I was still hopeless at maths etc so paid an accountant to do all that which left me to do what I was good at.
So......each to his own I suppose.
NB.
Years ago the company I worked for had a young guy there who had 9 GCE passes and his job was.........brushing up on the shop floor. He hadn't learned to use his abilities.
Punkawallah
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Shakespere was worse, but at least us kiddsies had an excuse!
Teacher:"And for the LAST time, it ISN'T The Merchant Of Venus!!" 😆
Shakespeare was never meant to be read - they are scripts, FFS!
Dogtrousers
Lefty tighty. Get it righty.
A memory from English class at school. Still makes me laugh (the boy wasn't me btw)
Supply teacher: You can read Banquo
Boy: No! I'm not being Banquo, miss. He wears TIGHTS!
Supply teacher: You can read Banquo
Boy: No! I'm not being Banquo, miss. He wears TIGHTS!
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Shakespere was worse, but at least us kiddsies had an excuse!
Teacher:"And for the LAST time, it ISN'T The Merchant Of Venus!!" 😆
Shakespeare is meant to be performed and watched. As 13 year olds we got taken to watch Twelfth Night. It came alive, was mesmerising and caught our interest. A play can be dull as a book, but alive and kicking when experienced as it should be, a play.
Profpointy
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Indeed, which is silly really as if you need to brake hard it is better to neglect a left turn signal (in the UK) than neglect a right turn signal and moving across to the middle of the toad whilst attempting to stop down a steep hill using the back brake only (as I had to every day returning from work)
I'd have been tempted to swop em round but that would have been confusing when riding the motorbike
Profpointy
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Shakespere was worse, but at least us kiddsies had an excuse!
Teacher:"And for the LAST time, it ISN'T The Merchant Of Venus!!" 😆
Nor was Desdemona murdered by Othello for playing the trumpet in bed
Alex321
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True, but most junctions aren't on a steep downhill, and I believe the th8nking is that you have more control with the rear brake. I'm not really convinced of that though.
ClichéGuevara
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On the subject of maths, I know quite a few people that failed through school etc, but tell them the odds on each of your seven horse accumulator, and they will instantly tell you your due return. Likewise scoring at darts.
My point being, if someone has a practical use, and likely doesn't even see it as maths, they can sometimes achieve greater things than would otherwise be expected.
My point being, if someone has a practical use, and likely doesn't even see it as maths, they can sometimes achieve greater things than would otherwise be expected.
Another on maths (posted on a previous thread)......
1. Multiply any number by 9 then add up the resulting digits. You will always get 9 ie 9x2=18...1+8=9 etc.
2. Starting with No1 and going up....the 1st number you reach that is divisible by all numbers 1-10 is 2520. (I think someone disagreed with that but I am told it is correct).
1. Multiply any number by 9 then add up the resulting digits. You will always get 9 ie 9x2=18...1+8=9 etc.
2. Starting with No1 and going up....the 1st number you reach that is divisible by all numbers 1-10 is 2520. (I think someone disagreed with that but I am told it is correct).
Dogtrousers
Lefty tighty. Get it righty.
You missed a step. If the sum of the digits is greater than 10 then add those. Eventually you will get 9
eg 9x11 = 99. Sum of digits 9+9 is 18. Add the digits 1+8 you get 9
Yes, you are correct.
I posted it in a bit if a rush and didnt think it through properly.
Landsurfer
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My first wife was gay ! ….ok, BI … I hope …..
Andy in Germany
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This is the advantage for me then riding "British" style here in Germany: I have way more control over my bike when turning left and signalling, which as you say, is when I need that control.
Germans all seem a bit funny about brakes though. The sprung "power modulators" on V-Brakes are very popular here. I've been told I make brakes "too tight"; which is strange to me: I think Brakes are there to stop the bike, not decorate it.
New to me.
"The Power Modulator is a device that makes it easier to control braking by increasing the cable stroke at the brake lever within a certain constant range of braking force. If the effective operating range of the Power Modulator is exceeded, the lever stroke and the brake will operate as a normal disc brake (sensitively and powerfully). In that case, the brakes may operate more powerfully than intended and may cause the wheel to lock up. Therefore it is essential that you fully understand and test the performance of the Power Modulator before use.
The Power Modulator is not equipped with a function to prevent the wheel from locking up."
"The Power Modulator is a device that makes it easier to control braking by increasing the cable stroke at the brake lever within a certain constant range of braking force. If the effective operating range of the Power Modulator is exceeded, the lever stroke and the brake will operate as a normal disc brake (sensitively and powerfully). In that case, the brakes may operate more powerfully than intended and may cause the wheel to lock up. Therefore it is essential that you fully understand and test the performance of the Power Modulator before use.
The Power Modulator is not equipped with a function to prevent the wheel from locking up."
