document.write( "Question 1132084: how many ways to make change for .80 cents? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #748968 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Another useless \"math\" problem. \n" ); document.write( "Nothing is learned from it, except it's not .80 cents. \n" ); document.write( "It's .80 dollars, or 80 cents. \n" ); document.write( "================================= \n" ); document.write( "In response to the comments, I doubt the student learned anything by having the problem done by others. \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "I never \"bad mouth\" other tutors. If they submit a wrong answer, I might solve the problem with the correct answer. \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "But, there's a lower limit to what's considered a worthwhile problem. I've seen \"What is 2+2?\" posted more than once and no one took it seriously. I think \"making change\" is only slightly more interesting. \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "But my most serious complaint is doing the problems for the students. I've gotten TY notes saying, \"I just want the answer.\" No interest in learning anything. I think doing it for them is doing a disservice. \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "The general public has no interest in knots, it's true. The general public is not interested in mi/hr, km/hr, or in algebra, trigonometry or calculus, either, so why mention them? \n" ); document.write( "===================== \n" ); document.write( "I won't deign to cavil the point further.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |