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Phone Number Maths Trick

1. Using a calculator, key in the first three digits of your phone
number (not the area code)
2. Multiply by 80
3. Add 1
4. Multiply by 250
5. Add the last 4 digits of your phone number
6. Add the last 4 digits of your phone number again
7. Subtract 250
8. Divide the answer by 2
Recongnize the answer?

1. Your sister will be getting married in a few months time. You are arranging a bridal shower party for her. You
are inviting your aunt to join the said event so you are explaining to her the details including the date, time,
venue and theme of the party.

a. Date: 18th of July, 2008 (Friday)
b. Time: 7:00 P.M.
c. Venue: Rm. 1702, The Fairmont San Francisco
d. Theme: Month of the Year
Sample answer:
Hi Aunt Mary! Sabrina will be getting married in September. Can you come to her bridal shower on the 18th of July? It’s a Friday. It will be held
at Rm. 1702 of The Fairmont San Francisco. The party will start at 7:00 P.M. The theme of the party is Month of the Year and you are assigned
to January. I hope to see you there.

2. It is your grandfather’s birthday on Saturday. He will be celebrating his 75th birthday so his children have
decided to throw a party for him. You are speaking with your mother regarding the details of the party. The
details are as follows:

a. Date and Time: 5th of August at 7:00 P.M.
b. Venue: Le Cirque on Madison Ave.
c. Dress code: Formal
Sample answer:
Hi mom! Of course, I know it’s Grandpa’s birthday on August 5. Uncle Bob called me the other day and mentioned about it. It will be held at Le
Cirque on Madison Ave., right? But mom, I cannot be there at exactly 7:00 P.M because I have training on that day so I need to pass by the house
and change. Uncle Bob said that I should wear something formal. Did you invite Grandpa’s high school classmates?

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