Rise and Shine

I normally not a morning person. One of the reasons I was most excited about starting university was the freedom to choose my own classes. So when I realized that the words "8am class" were going to become a reality I was not very impressed. Really, who wants to get up that early? However, I have had an 8am class every week for the past few months, and have come to realize that there are actually several benefits to having to wake up so early!

How To Complete A Large Task

Imagine you are a waiter/waitress. It’s currently rush hour at the restaurant you work at, and you have 24 plates of food to deliver to the customers in the eating area. Based on past experience at your job, you know that you can handle carrying 3 plates at a time. How would you deliver the plates to customers?

A) Take only 1 trip from the kitchen to the eating area – carrying 24 plates at a time. B) Take 2 trips from the kitchen to the eating area – carrying 12 plates at a time. C) Take 8 trips from the kitchen to the eating area – carrying 3 plates at a time.