Winners from last weeks math problem, and the new problem of the week

Submitted by david.thacker on

The Rope Bridge
Solution:  You have 16 minutes
Solution A:  You and Bella (2 min) + You go back (1 min) + Carlos and Arnie go (8 min) + Bella back (2 min) + You and Bella (2 min) = 15 min ( 1 min to spare)
Solution B:  You and Bella (2 min) + You go back (1 min) + You and Carols (3 min) + You go back ( 1 min) + You and Arnie ( 8 min) = 15 min (1 min to spare)

Winners: Jack Bayless, Peyton Christensen, Angela Cook, Andrew Gunyan, Maddy Johnson, Jamison Massey, Ethan Morley, Mason Olson, Matthew Whitaker

Pay Raise Problem

After graduating from college, Alison went to work for a financial firm and Jason went to work for a law firm, both earning the same amount.  Last year, Alison had a raise of ten percent and Jason had a drop in pay of ten percent.  This year, Alison had a ten percent drop in pay and Jason had the ten percent raise.  Who is making more now, or are they getting paid the same?

Remember to email your answers to sandra.coxson [at] nebo.edu