Two-thirds of six is nine, one-half of twelve is seven, The half of five is four, and six is half of eleven.


SOMETHING EASY.

[160.] Find a sum of £ s. d. (no farthings) in which the figures, in their order, represent the amount reduced to farthings.


[161.] Three persons won a “consultation” worth £1,320. If J were to take £6, M ought to take £4, and B £2. What is each person’s share?


“ON THE JOB.”