July 18, 2004
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I call this the ingenious Nelle. (Never have I thought about a math problem so much) Just for my sake, I have put it in a philosophical argument format, although I am highly aware that none of the context below are contentious statements and therefore, cannot form an adequate argument. But then again, this is my journal, i can do what I want, and it is for MY ultimate pleasure and amusement, so : P
Argument 1 – Toronto to New York City
P1 From Toronto to New York City is 440 miles.
P2 It takes 8 laps around the track to accumulate the distance of 2 miles.
P3 Divide 8 by 2 and it is equal to 4
P4 4 laps is equivalent to a mile
P5 440 miles times 4 laps equals to 1760 laps around the track
C In conlcusion, running to New York City will be equivalent to 1760 laps around the tracks.
Argument 2 – How long with it take?
P1 I have noticed that it takes me 20 minutes to run 4 laps (1 mile) around the track
P2 It is 440 miles from Toronto to New York City
P3 440 times 20 minutes equals to 8800 minutes
P4 8800 minutes is equivalent to 147 hours.
P5 147 hours is equivalent to 6.125 days.
C In conlcusion, it will take me 6 days to run to New York City
Argument 3 – Are you worth it?
P1 My heart says ‘yes’
C Therefore, you are.
