Why KFC WHY?

cenredash said:
This turning an odd number into an even number thing is amazing tho, you can try it for all of them they just work. What you do is you take two odd number items and tadaa you get an even number. Works every time... shatting upon averted.
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Odd numbers are generated by 2n + 1 for all integers n. Now add any two odd numbers together and you get (2n + 1) + (2m + 1) = 2(n + m + 1), which is obviously divisible by 2, and thus must be even.

As an aside, I'm sure there's a reason (perhaps even mathematical) for the odd numbered combos.
 
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Bar0n said:
Odd numbers are generated by 2n + 1 for all integers n. Now add any two odd numbers together and you get (2n + 1) + (2m + 1) = 2(n + m + 1), which is obviously divisible by 2, and thus must be even.

As an aside, I'm sure there's a reason (perhaps even mathematical) for the odd numbered combos.
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So that it's easier to get top the number you want by buy two smaller numbers. It's not that hard.
 
Chevron said:
So that it's easier to get top the number you want by buy two smaller numbers. It's not that hard.
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My first thought is that it forces you to buy more than one. The factors of 9, 15, 21 make for awkward splits. Families of size 3, 5 or 7? Not the average family size in SA, at least not for those who can afford KFC (middle class).
 
Bar0n said:
My first thought is that it forces you to buy more than one. The factors of 9, 15, 21 make for awkward splits. Families of size 3, 5 or 7? Not the average family size in SA, at least not for those who can afford KFC (middle class).
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If you buy a family combo...just order one streetwise 2 extra....those two extra pieces sorts the problem
 
Bar0n said:
My first thought is that it forces you to buy more than one. The factors of 9, 15, 21 make for awkward splits. Families of size 3, 5 or 7? Not the average family size in SA, at least not for those who can afford KFC (middle class).
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So if you want 6, you buy two 3s.

The family treat comes in 6,8 and 10.

Here's the full menu:
http://kfc-fb.unomena.com/countermat/countermat.pdf

There are plenty sides that come with 1 or 2 pieces. They want to make it easy for you to choose your own meal.
 
Lots of speculation going on. Here is some more:

  • They wanted to have products that are either a prime number or one that is divisible by a prime.
  • They are good salesman and include the optional extra piece.
  • They just want to mess with us trying to figure out the reason why they sell things in odd numbers.
 
LaraC said:
Lots of speculation going on. Here is some more:

  • They wanted to have products that are either a prime number or one that is divisible by a prime.
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9, 15, 21 are not primes.

Also all numbers are a product of a unique set of primes, i.e. all numbers are divisible by some prime number. It's known as the fundamental theorem of arithmetic.
 
They try to distribute the parts per serving from the same chicken which allows them the odd number in drumstick pieces.
 
Bar0n said:
9, 15, 21 are not primes.

Also all numbers are a product of a unique set of primes, i.e. all numbers are divisible by some prime number. It's known as the fundamental theorem of arithmetic.
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No points for you pointing out prime numbers. You said it yourself, dividing by a prime will include every number conceivable. ;)

Why not challenge me on the use of “odd numbers”. :D
 
LaraC said:
You said it yourself, dividing by a prime will include every number conceivable. ;)
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I never said that and it doesn't even make sense. Rephrase? Dividing what by a prime?
 
Its quote simple. KFC assumes everyone will have an average of 3 pieces . That's why each of their deals is divisible by 3.

But they didn't figure that people would spent the whole weekend trying to figure it out
 
imranpanji said:
Its quote simple. KFC assumes everyone will have an average of 3 pieces . That's why each of their deals is divisible by 3.
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Well not necessarily 3 pieces per portion. You'd rather say divisibility by 3 would guarantee 3 equal portions.

(EDIT: I'm probably just nitpicking here, just my way of seeing it.)
 
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KFC chickens are genetically modified to have three legs, hence the odd numbers, each divisable by three.
 
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