How to find your age from your appetite

Here's a mathematical conundrum that's guaranteed to put a smile on your face while you scratch your head at the same time.

It takes less than a minute but will have you talking to your friends and family about it for ages. It's called HOW TO WORK OUT YOUR AGE BY EATING OUT.

Follow the instructions-and remember-don't shout out your age first.You'd probably tell lies anyway.Don't read the bottom until you've worked it out. And no cheating Trust me, you'll enjoy it. lol!

THE QUIZ
1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to go out to eat. It must be more than once but less than ten.
2. Multiply this number by 2.
3. Add 5.
4. Multiply it by 50.
5.(a) If you have already had your birthday this year add 1758, (b) if you have'nt, add 1757.
6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.
7. You should have a three digit year number.
8. The first digit of this was your original number: i.e. How many times you want to go out to restaurants in a week.

The next two numbers are your age. Oh yes it is! lol!

* incidentally, 2008 is the only year this will work.
* Daily Record paper