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This puzzle isn’t really testing math skills, it’s testing reading discipline.

If you skim, your brain tends to “auto-complete” and assume the question means total profit.

But the wording “Then, he buys it back at $80 but sells it again for $90. How much did he make?” — grammatically — points to the last transaction only.

You just need to go through this thread, then you will see why Nigeria is a failed state!

Jashub:
Read the question for what it is and stop interjecting your own interpretations.

hahahaha...you are the one interjecting. This is pure logic...Where in the question did they ask for total? Tell me...LOL...Gosh...You need to follow exactly your own advice.

Stainlezzking:
the two people above me, saying $10 is funny. he made $20 in total.

No they are absolutely correct! The trick was in grammar and logic! Not the math...In total yes he made $20 bucks. But the question did not ask for the total profit. It asked for profit following the last transaction only!

Jashub:
He just made 10 bucks . Because the profit margin remains the same in both purchases

He made 10 bucks but not because of the reason you pointed out. In total he made 20 bucks. But the question was how much did he make immediately following the last verb/action. So it applies only to the last transaction not including the previous transaction. If the question had asked how much in total then it would have been 20 bucks.

He made 10 dollars. How much did he make followed a previous action/verb which was he then bought it back again at 80 and sold it for 90. If the question had asked, how much did he make in total, then it would have been $20.

This guys nose it all! very nosey somebody!

africaBlogworld:
One of the biggest lessons that hit me on this journey?
Even when you hurry, destiny has its own timing.

Despite our early departure, we got caught in the lockdown at Ojodu Berger.
We could see Lagos the city was right in front of us but the border was sealed.
Police had already locked it down because of the elections.
There were vehicles ahead of us, everyone restless.
Some were cussing.
Some tried to squeeze their way in.
Then a warning shot pierced the air.

At that moment, I knew it was serious.

But as a Port Harcourt guy man, hearing a gunshot didn’t faze me. I jumped down from the bus and started asking questions.
Went straight to the frontline to see with my own eyes whether it was Temu or Alibaba we were dealing with 😂.
Don’t mind me.

I quickly made arrangements with the bus boy to carry my box to a nearby park.
I believed if I could just cross the border on foot, I'd find a vehicle or bike to take me to Mile 2.
I’d heard those “last-minute Lagos bikes” in the news this was my chance to meet one.

So I began trekking into Lagos.

Omoh...
No vehicle.
No bike.
Only sun, dust, and aching legs.

I considered going back.
But when I looked behind me, I’d come too far.
And when I looked ahead, all I saw was more Lagos.
To make it worse, my phone went off Google Map gone.

But life has a way of sending angels in human form.
While heading towards Ikeja, I met a good Samaritan who offered not just his company, but a power bank too.
At that point, it felt surreal but it was exactly what I needed:
A moment of hope,
A little motivation,
A reason to keep going.

Just when I was ready to give up the trek, that last-minute Lagos bike appeared.
It had a passenger already, and the price wasn’t smiling but I didn’t have any options.
I hopped on.

And with the wind on my face and hope in my chest, we zoomed off...

Heading to Mile 2. On the road to Maza Maza.

Stay tuned.

Drop a like to motivate this real-life tale of grit, grace, and Godspeed.

Hmnnn...you hopped on a bike, where did you put your luggage? Lol ...or you're entering Ghana with just a back pack?

ccjoe:
but he called this G.O specially for this. Did he call you for this? If yes, then go ahead, start a church.

Lmfao.

God created you just like he created your "GO". You have every access to the creator just like this "GO". It's not by works, but by faith and his grace! You know this and yet you fall for the game!

brain54:
When the hunter becomes the hunted ..

RIP!


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Rip? Are you serious? More like good riddance!

God is good! Good prevailed over evil in this one! I was so ecstatic when I read this earlier this week. Poetic justice. God takes his sweet time but when he does, his response is swift, just and final!

This image presents a classic ethical dilemma with no one “correct” answer — it depends on how you prioritize need. Here's an expert breakdown of each case:

Elderly Person (1)

Pros: Age brings frailty, slower reflexes, and weaker balance. A fall could be severe.

Priority Reason: Longstanding social norms prioritize elders.

Tradeoff: May be more physically resilient than they appear if healthy.

Pregnant Woman (2)

Pros: Balance is affected, risk of falling is high, and standing too long causes strain.

Priority Reason: Protecting both her and the unborn child.

Tradeoff: May be in a more advanced or early stage — unclear from image.

Injured Person (3)

Pros: Crutches + cast = high fall risk, pain from standing, fatigue.

Priority Reason: Clearly temporary but acute impairment.

Tradeoff: Has crutches, which help some, but still likely in significant discomfort.

Mother Carrying Baby (4)

Pros: Balancing with a child is difficult and dangerous. Child’s safety is linked to her stability.

Priority Reason: Two lives affected, one being a baby who can’t protect themselves.

Tradeoff: If it’s a baby carrier, she might be more mobile than she looks.

Expert Prioritization (Based on Risk Management):
Highest to Lowest Urgency (Context-Dependent):

#4 – Mother with Baby → Baby safety makes this potentially the most critical.

#3 – Injured Person → Acute, visible pain and fall risk.

#2 – Pregnant Woman → Vulnerable, but no external trauma.

#1 – Elderly Person → Long-term frailty, but may be more stable than others here.

My Answer:
I would give my seat to #4 – the mother carrying a baby.
Why? Because both her and the baby are at risk. A fall or sudden movement could hurt two people — one of whom is extremely vulnerable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGro1uJYbt0&ab_channel=TrueMamle

Every African should watch this video! In-fact Every Nigerian youth especially!

atiku4President:
Olumode Samuel Adeyem - What other name do you expect to hear in Tinubu's appointment? This is truly the way to build a nation where no one is treated unjustly. Nigeria, we hail thee!

Maybe tinubu is building oduduwa and waiting for the other regions to emigrate to their papa land!

HardBishop:
Do you see how the whites are busy transforming the world? Ehhh

While blacks are prolific consumers and contribute nothing to the new world!

AI will cause a catastrophic event in future!

Validated:
Iran need to be fully disarmed. They should only be allowed to have police.

Lmfao.....this honestly made me laugh. No police for them even. They should only be allowed to have boys scouts.

Ojigbijigbijigi......what the heeeeeeeeeellllll?

What a disgrace of a boy! I can't even call him a man! He is a simpleton and captain! Disgusting!

Seafood medley! No way in hell!


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Ibechris2:
That vaccine is not cheap ooh...

Don't even go there...that vaccine is not for the poor for one year,it is $28,218. That is about 4.5million naira.

How many Nigerians or even American can afford. American Govt is working on how to allow insurance pay for it.

Yes, I realize it's not cheap.

Don't fall into the mental trap of blaming all your predicament on masturbation. Challenge your thoughts process, the mind can play tricks on you.

God1000:
Iran is standing up against aggression with courage and conviction. Every nation has the right to defend its sovereignty and respond to injustice. This is not just retaliation — it's a message: oppression will not go unanswered.

Lmao...courtesy of chatgpt right?