New! HMS Math Problem of the Week

Posted: February 7, 2013

New to Harkins Middle School: A Math Problem of the Week!Test your skills and enter your answer to win! win! win!Here is what you need to do to participate:On a full piece of looseleaf-lined piece of paper, show ALL of your work and make sure the correct answer is circled and very clear for the judges. DON'T FORGET YOUR FULL NAME AND CLASS.  Fold the paper twice and pass in your entries to the Math Center on the Orange Team  by THURSDAY of next week (February 14th). We will draw for a $10 movie pass each week and a larger prize for the best participators at the end of the year.Here is the HMS first problem of the week:  The longest disco-dancing marathon began on January 18, 1982 and was 371 hours long.  If the dancing began at 9am on January 18th, on what date did the marathon end? Good luck to all and don't forget to dig out your disco and hippie clothing for the dance on Friday. Peace out!