Fifty years ago today the British currency was decimalised. Back then the term Lsd usually had a very different meaning to what now comes immediately to mind.
The d = pennies and there were 12 in a shilling.
The s = shillings and there were 20 to a pound
The L = pounds and they were worth a great deal more back then. My first salary was £1200 pa.
To commemorate the anniversary here is a math problem:
Add together £3 14s 8d, £1 17s 9d and £4 10s 5d
Come on. I dare you. Have a go and post your answer.
My condescending use of the word “math” when we all know it should be “maths” is to tempt in Americans and Canadians. Come on guys, if you can add pounds and ounces surely you can have a go at this.
I will post the solution in a few days.
Roger.
The d = pennies and there were 12 in a shilling.
The s = shillings and there were 20 to a pound
The L = pounds and they were worth a great deal more back then. My first salary was £1200 pa.
To commemorate the anniversary here is a math problem:
Add together £3 14s 8d, £1 17s 9d and £4 10s 5d
Come on. I dare you. Have a go and post your answer.
My condescending use of the word “math” when we all know it should be “maths” is to tempt in Americans and Canadians. Come on guys, if you can add pounds and ounces surely you can have a go at this.
I will post the solution in a few days.
Roger.