This is a difficult Starter so there is a prize if you can complete it. The prize fund currently stands at 14 pounds.
For each pair of numbers subtract the sum from the product then divide the result by 20 without using a calculator.
3, 2 |
8, 7 |
12, 11 |
10, 14 |
14, 11 |
15, 14 |
18.5, 18 |
15.5, 15.5 |
At least one of your answers is wrong.
Congratulations
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You have won a stone!
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A Starter which is similar to this one but slightly easier is Multiply Sum by Difference then Divide.
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Dividing by twenty is a lot to ask,
But an easier method will help you.
Dividing by ten is a much easier task,
Then divide your answer by two!
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