Ok, so I’m the math nerd who is solving this for no reason. 10% off 3150 is 2835. For 5.5% sales tax: (2835)(1.055) = 2990.93. Amount left: 3000 – 2990.93 = 9.08. So Bob has enough with $9.08 to spare.
First of all, why does Nate always think he’ll get points for this?
Second, it’s $3,150 × 0.9 = $2,835, then $2,835 plus 5.5% of $2,835, which comes out to about $2,990.92. So the answer is yes, but he’ll have pretty much no money left.
A lily pad on a pond doubles is size each day. It takes 30 days to cover the pond. How many days will it takes two such lily pads, doing the same thing, to cover the pond? (it’s not 15)
There isn’t actually enough information given to solve this problem. You also need to know how greedy the state/county/municipality is. The issue:
$3150 * .90 * 1.055 = $2990.925
So the tax could be rounded up, or down, or even way up.So Bob is going to wind up with a ring, nine dollars, and (probably) seven, eight, or maybe six cents.
Actually, it could be uncertain even if it were 5% sales tax, as it could be split between multiple government who all want their piece rounded up.
It depends on the assumptions. If the taxing authority insists on taxing the fair market value of $3150, the sales tax would be 5.5% of $3150, or $173.25. 90% of $3150 is $2835. He would need $2835 + 173.25 to purchase the ring in that case, or $3008.25. Unless he can haggle with the store, or come up with alternate financing, he doesn’t get the ring (stupid taxes!)
10% of 3,150=315, 3,150-315=2,835, + 5.5% sales tax, so the answer is about $2,990.92 cents, so yea, its enough, but he will not really have much money afterwards
Imma say it. 10/10. This is Big Nate at its best. Nate’s logic is true and you see where he’s coming from, but also he’s just not answering the question.
10/10 Love it when Nate shows he’s not an idiot, just thinks differently.
Clarence over 1 year ago
I dare someone to answer the question
Alexander Hamilton (Letter Reviewer) over 1 year ago
Nate does make a good point Mr Math Teacher Who I Forgot The Name Of
B+ tier, good point by Nate with an okay joke
I'm Bri ish over 1 year ago
Ok, so I’m the math nerd who is solving this for no reason. 10% off 3150 is 2835. For 5.5% sales tax: (2835)(1.055) = 2990.93. Amount left: 3000 – 2990.93 = 9.08. So Bob has enough with $9.08 to spare.
Wҽιɾԃ Exρɾҽʂʂισɳ Mαɳ over 1 year ago
10% off of 3150 is 2835. 2835 × 105.5% = 2990.93. Bob has enough.
markkahler52 over 1 year ago
I’m inclined to agree with Nate on this one. B+
leopardglily over 1 year ago
This is my brain on a regular basis.
ND Cool Z over 1 year ago
Good math skills, fellow commenters! Nate is more focused on reality. https://www.gocomics.com/bignate/1997/01/05
Chuuya's choker( previously file error) over 1 year ago
honestly i;m nate in situations like these but i don’t right that down
Macushlalondra over 1 year ago
Nate is a born storyteller. He needs to study journalism.
Nate's The Greatest! over 1 year ago
Nice mental gymnastics, Nate.
Link from Twilight Princess (He/Him) over 1 year ago
10/10 really funny comic.
RobinHood over 1 year ago
Do you? Professor.
bmckee over 1 year ago
He’s got a point. (Says the guy who has never been married.)
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 1 year ago
Knew a couple that spent a fortune on a wedding and were dead broke 6 months later. Marriage lasted that long!!
[Traveler] Premium Member over 1 year ago
Too many tourists in Hawaii, choose another, less peoply place
david_42 over 1 year ago
My wife bought her own ring, she was working for a jewelry chain: Cost + 10% or about 1/5 retail.
Good vibes Dee Dee over 1 year ago
These kinds of strips are the best
parkervance07 over 1 year ago
First of all, why does Nate always think he’ll get points for this?
Second, it’s $3,150 × 0.9 = $2,835, then $2,835 plus 5.5% of $2,835, which comes out to about $2,990.92. So the answer is yes, but he’ll have pretty much no money left.
Goat from PBS over 1 year ago
Math tests: the perfect place to rant.
Orange Crewmate over 1 year ago
Nate is so lame
prrdh over 1 year ago
If you don’t want a story for an answer, don’t call it a ‘story problem’.
Will_Scarlet over 1 year ago
Don’t EVER get married, Nate.
raybarb44 over 1 year ago
No. It’s also a test in the Philosophy of purchasing gifts. Though he should also have given the dollar answer also….
Crazy Comics over 1 year ago
I think Nates jealous of Bob and Debbie being together
chief tommy over 1 year ago
He’s got enough left to get a Venti Latte at Starbucks
BeniHanna6 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Nate may have not done the math or answered the question, but he sure has the correct answer on how to spend the money.
jwondga over 1 year ago
The flow of this Sunday strip is spot-on perfect, punchline perfectly delivered.
orbenjawell Premium Member over 1 year ago
All that writing was, to Nate, easier than just saying: “I don’t have the slightest idea”…………
kendavis09 over 1 year ago
A lily pad on a pond doubles is size each day. It takes 30 days to cover the pond. How many days will it takes two such lily pads, doing the same thing, to cover the pond? (it’s not 15)
Spaceman Tom over 1 year ago
$3000 might get them TO Hawaii, but that’s about it.
GraceFaith over 1 year ago
Word problems should get word answers.
I need a burrito over 1 year ago
i once took a trip to canada for a week with only 1500 or so
Drbarb71 Premium Member over 1 year ago
No AI ChatPT app could write something this brilliant. A+! In English. D in Math. At least he knew it might be a rip off.
Saddenedby Premium Member over 1 year ago
that’s how I solved geometry tests where I had to “prove” how I got my answer.
BiggerNate91 over 1 year ago
Gotta love making word problems realistic. They never make sense.
Teto85 Premium Member over 1 year ago
6th grade maths for those with difficulties. 5th and 6th graders are the preponderance of Nate’s audience.
Sylver S over 1 year ago
This is a similar style to a Sunday strip he did a while back where Nate also tried to reason on a math test.
Neat1Up over 1 year ago
I mean, Nate DOES have a point, ngl. But I’m not wasting my energy just to solve some math problem.
Strip rating: 9/10 Why are the Sundays always more funny than the daily strips?
wonkmaster over 1 year ago
Somewhat funny for once.
Rich Douglas over 1 year ago
Bob can afford it, as well as bus fare home. (Not enough left to buy gas.)
Aksel_1 over 1 year ago
https://www.gocomics.com/bignate/1997/01/05 he did it again lol
I'm Bri ish over 1 year ago
Ironically enough, $3000 actually is a cheap ring. Apparently the average amount people spend on engagement rings is $5000 – $7000
divad27182 over 1 year ago
There isn’t actually enough information given to solve this problem. You also need to know how greedy the state/county/municipality is. The issue:
$3150 * .90 * 1.055 = $2990.925So the tax could be rounded up, or down, or even way up.So Bob is going to wind up with a ring, nine dollars, and (probably) seven, eight, or maybe six cents.
Actually, it could be uncertain even if it were 5% sales tax, as it could be split between multiple government who all want their piece rounded up.
Ray Helvy Premium Member over 1 year ago
It depends on the assumptions. If the taxing authority insists on taxing the fair market value of $3150, the sales tax would be 5.5% of $3150, or $173.25. 90% of $3150 is $2835. He would need $2835 + 173.25 to purchase the ring in that case, or $3008.25. Unless he can haggle with the store, or come up with alternate financing, he doesn’t get the ring (stupid taxes!)
Ruben S. over 1 year ago
10% of 3,150=315, 3,150-315=2,835, + 5.5% sales tax, so the answer is about $2,990.92 cents, so yea, its enough, but he will not really have much money afterwards
Some guy with low self esteem over 1 year ago
In case anyone cares, Bob’s going to have around $9.07 left. Which results in the ring being the cost of $2990.93
BigNateFanForever1 over 1 year ago
Imma say it. 10/10. This is Big Nate at its best. Nate’s logic is true and you see where he’s coming from, but also he’s just not answering the question.
10/10 Love it when Nate shows he’s not an idiot, just thinks differently.
The one and only Eldest Arc (now at peace) over 1 year ago
No, I do not
smooth_sphinx497122 10 months ago
In their math class, he gives out questions that are impossible to answer. If you want to see what I mean, read Big Nate: Flips Out.
Magmate :) 7 months ago
5.5 tax!? im jealous…