February 21, 2000
Problem of the Month

The Toy Store Problem



Winchester's local toy store sells items according to its own pricing system.

A doll costs $10, a toy train costs $20, a cradle costs $20, a jumping jack costs $30, and a Tickle Me Elmo costs $50.

Using the same system, how much does a drum cost?



Solution to the Problem:

The drum costs $10 (the cost per syllable).



Correctly solved by:

1. Carol Pleacher Stephens City, VA
2. Elizabeth Cotter Oak Hill, VA
3. Chip Crawford Winchester, VA
4. Bob Hearn Winchester, VA
5. Tom Marino Winchester, VA
6. Michael Webber Winchester, VA
7. Sam Stiebel Winchester, VA


Send any comments or questions to: David Pleacher