Hilarious excuse why US students compare so poorly with foreigners

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<p>No, again, the box did not show how it was wrapped at the bottom. Furthermore, for a while in my life I assumed the standard procedure was to double tie – go over the same length twice (in order to wrap it up in one loop). Maybe I fail at tying gifts. But that should not affect how I do the problem.</p>

<p>There are multiple solutions.</p>

<p>Now 77 cm was the only valid solution out of the five given, but that does not mean it is the only solution. In fact, the process of elimination is a test-taking technique, not necessarily a show of mathematical skill.</p>