Monday, May 16, 2011

Story problem


Q:
If a little boy pedals his tricycle at the rate of 3 feet per second, and passes under a leafy branch overhanging the sidewalk, how many ... um ...  "souvenirs" can one measly, rustling robin deposit?

A:
10

(3 on pantlegs, 2 on front of shirt, 1 on head, 1 on shoulder of jacket, 2 on back of jacket and 1 on back of tricycle)

Oh, well. At least one of the kids is already bathed for tonight.