Here’s a tough math equation. Got this one from an inspirations™ (a slimming and beauty clinic for men and women) advertisement.
XXL to M
We’ll help you trim down to size. Just for Rs.2999/- 5 Kgs Weight Loss + 5 Tummy Trims + 5 Inch Loss Sessions. For details SMS SLIM to 6767.
If,
x = Cost per kg lost
y = Cost per tummy trim and
z = Cost per inch loss session
then,
5x + 5y + 5z = 2999 or
x + y + z = 599.80
We’ve just hit a roadblock - 3 unknowns and just 1 equation. Drop a comment if you can crack this one.
{ 3 comments… read them below or add one }
Goutham 07.19.07 at 6:46 pm
It is an ugly trend that all blog entries are getting commented by M, R, S. And Mr. Vinaya, you started it all. It does not make a good reading … say after a year somebody revisits a classic entry. For me names add a special sentimental value. Aren’t you guys fed up of working out Algebraic equations with x, y and z in school. Grow up.
Manish 07.22.07 at 11:39 pm
hi,
if you wish to understand the x, y, and z of this equation, then you need to visit one of these centres. They are good councellors.
manish
Vinaya HS 07.23.07 at 9:07 pm
What can I do Goutham? Swami R chose the nomenclature himself. At least you know who Swami R is.