1. 05-22-08 05:43 PM #1
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    Simple Logic/Math problem

    A critter falls into a steep 10-foot hole. Every day, he manages to climb 3 feet, but slides back 2 feet at night while resting. How long before he gets out? Explain your answer.
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  2. 05-22-08 06:03 PM #2
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    10 days

    but im an asshole at math so thats probably not correct
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    Day 1: 3 back to 1 ft
    Day 2: 4 back to 2 ft up
    Day 3: 5 back to 3 ft up
    Day 4: 6 back to 4 ft up
    Day 5: 7 back to 5 ft up
    Day 6: 8 back to 6 ft uo
    Day 7: 9 back to 7 ft up
    Day 8: 10 ft and freedom
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  4. 05-22-08 06:10 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by AgainstAllOdds View Post
    10 days

    but im an asshole at math so thats probably not correct
    It's the most obvious answer, but no. You've done the math, but not the logic.
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  5. 05-22-08 06:11 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by losingmyshirt View Post
    Day 1: 3 back to 1 ft
    Day 2: 4 back to 2 ft up
    Day 3: 5 back to 3 ft up
    Day 4: 6 back to 4 ft up
    Day 5: 7 back to 5 ft up
    Day 6: 8 back to 6 ft uo
    Day 7: 9 back to 7 ft up
    Day 8: 10 ft and freedom
    Winner! 8 days is correct.
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