Perhaps because it should be read:

    6*10^0
+   4*10^1
+   3*10^2
----------
=   346

??

Matt

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From: "Mark Boyd" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, September 28, 2001 14:07
Subject: [HP3000-L] Wildly OT: Simple math question


> This is a simple math question from my 9 year olds homework.  Could
someone
> with a mathematics background explain the reasoning behind the alleged
> correct answer for me? Because I just don't get it.
>
> The question:
>         What is the last digit in the number 346?
>
> She answered 6 and so did I.  The correct answer is apparently 3.  Why?
> I've already written a note to the teacher requesting an explanation, but
I
> was hoping someone in the group could come up with something better than
> "Because the book says so".
>
> Thanks
> Boyd.
>
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