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Homework Horror 1

Imran tries to distract his son, and hide his own embarrassment, when he requests help with his maths homework.

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Transcript

Hussein: Dad? A lady goes to Mr. Kapoor's to buy eight oranges for thirty-seven p each. How much will she pay?

Imran: She should have gone to City Fruits. It's cheaper.

Hussein: Dad! It's my homework!

Imran: Let me see. Eight oranges. Thirty-seven p. Is that your mother calling? I'll be back, yeah?

Voice over: Understanding maths is easier than you think.

Imran: Excellent. Well done son.

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