>I have recently stumbled upon this on a website and, along
>with several of my friends, have been trying to figure out
>if this is indeed valid or if there is a flaw somewheres in
>the mathmatics of it.

Assume I told you there was no flaw, what would be your reaction?

>Forgive me if it is something trivial
>for we have just graduated high school and may not have the
>knowledge needed to figure this out.

You have all the knowledge you may need to resolve your quandary.

>Any help or
>explanation would be welcome.

Forthcoming upon your response.