It kept the missus quiet for half an hour anywayBecause there is no reason they should add up.
The left column adds up to 50 - because you add them all up to count how much you've spent. How much you've got left each time is completely independent of each other.
Consider the following and it should become apparent quickly...
Spend Left over
£1 £49
£1 £48
£1 £47
£47 £0
£50 £144
Now - the right-hand column isn't anywhere near to £50, and there is no reason it should be.
Because there is no reason they should add up.
The left column adds up to 50 - because you add them all up to count how much you've spent. How much you've got left each time is completely independent of each other.
Consider the following and it should become apparent quickly...
Spend Left over
£1 £49
£1 £48
£1 £47
£47 £0
£50 £144
Now - the right-hand column isn't anywhere near to £50, and there is no reason it should be.
= 12 points deduction
But 4% can97% of people can’t solve this![]()
Had bad day in work and this gets thrown at me, wtf heads battered cheers carol
£50 Vs £51It kept the missus quiet for half an hour anyway