Problem Of the Week

Spring 2007

POW 13: The Last Straw!!

(ie last problem of the year, and I’m not feeling too creative…)

Each shape is made up of two items, and an item has the same value, whether in the foreground or background. What number should replace the question mark?

Due Friday, May 4^th , at Noon.

Solutions should be submitted to Dr. Maegan Bos’ mailbox in the Math office or sent via e-mail to mbos@stlawu.edu

Presentation counts! The prize-winning entry will be selected from all correct submissions, based on the clarity, creativity and elegance of the solution.

Look for the SLU POW on the Web at http://it.stlawu.edu/~math/activities/