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Word Problems for the new economic landscape

Rhonda cleans houses eight hours each day Monday through Friday without a lunch break. Randi, who also cleans houses, has recently seen a decrease in her work opportunities. She believes Rhonda, who really has a mouth on her, is responsible for this decrease. If Rhonda worked 40 hours each week for two weeks, how many eight-hour days could Randi have worked if she clocked 27 hours in two weeks? Rhonda and Randi were friends until recently.  Assume a workweek is Monday through Friday.

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Posted: December 14th, 2009
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Dear Johnny Depp

How are you? I am fine. I have not heard back from you, but you are probably busy making movies, so I’m not mad.

I recently purchased the Captain Jack Sparrow with Rifle and Removable Coat, which you undoubtedly are aware should look like you. The legs are poorly articulated and only swing out to the sides, like you would be stretching to go running, which I believe pirates rarely do.

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Posted: December 14th, 2009
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Comic: The Big Dammit

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Posted: November 28th, 2009
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