"How Much Money Do I Need for Transport to Visit Chris and John?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the total amount of money needed for a visit to either Chris or John, factoring in existing debts to both individuals. Participants explore the necessary expenses, including transport costs, and the implications of choosing whom to visit.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant states that to visit either Chris or John, they must first pay off debts of 3 dollars to Chris and 5 dollars to John, leading to a question about the total money needed for the visit.
  • Another participant suggests that the total amount needed includes an additional transport cost, stating "8 + how much money is needed for transport."
  • A different participant emphasizes that the answer depends on the choice of whom to visit, indicating that without this decision, a definitive answer cannot be provided.
  • There is a suggestion of using a probabilistic approach to estimate costs if a decision is not made.
  • One participant questions how to prove the calculation of costs, indicating a need for clarification on the reasoning behind the proposed amounts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on how to approach the calculation of total expenses, with no consensus on a definitive answer or method for determining the required amount of money.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not established specific transport costs, and the discussion lacks clarity on how to quantify the total expenses without knowing the choice of whom to visit. There are unresolved assumptions regarding the calculation process.

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If I go to town Iwill visit chris or john. But i own to chris 3 dollars and 5 to john.Hence if I visit them i have to pay my depts.
So if I go to town how much money do i have to spend

Whatever is your answer prove it
 
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8 + how much money is needed for transport
 
solakis said:
If I go to town Iwill visit chris or john. But i own to chris 3 dollars and 5 to john.Hence if I visit them i have to pay my depts.
So if I go to town how much money do i have to spend

Whatever is your answer prove it
There is no answer. You have to know who you are going to visit.

Unless you want to do some sort of probability "most likely" answer.

-Dan
 
Monoxdifly said:
8 + how much money is needed for transport
How can you prove that
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