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