Peanuts by Charles Schulz for February 21, 1979
February 20, 1979
February 22, 1979
Transcript:
Marcie and Peppermint Patty sit at their desks in school. Marcie says, "You know what I think you have, sir? You have 'Math anxiety.'"<BR><BR> Marcie continues, "If I asked you how many ways that nine books could be arranged on a shelf, what would be your first reaction?"<BR><BR> Peppermint Patty screams.<BR><BR> Marcie smiles and says, "See? You have 'Math anxiety.'"<BR><BR>
RoofDog over 11 years ago
Actually it’s 9! (nine factorial).
G00dgrief almost 9 years ago
I’m with Patty on that one!
thepinkbaroness over 3 years ago
Ah, and I found this strip in my Algebra textbook once! (We were asked to solve the problem Marcie states.)
Daeder about 2 years ago
I believe that nine books could be arranged seven ways from Sunday.