Originally Posted by
gerry111
Thank goodness that I'm no longer looking for a job..
I'd have tried:
8 into one doesn't go.
8 into 13 does go once, carry 5.
8 into 58 does go 7 times, carry 2.
8 into 25 does go 3 times, carry 1.
8 into 12 goes once, carry 4
8 into 40 goes 5 times with no remainder.
So the solution is 1731.5
Thank goodness, SWTT that my mother patiently helped me with Roman numerals..
yeah, I did it in my head this way, got the same answer. I was dragged thru primary school in the 60s.
It took me almost 30 seconds.