Julia
31-08-2005, 08:03 PM
Another simple puzzle that is mind bogglingly complex.
You're going to be using all your brain cells for this one to complete some simple maths.
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Albert lives in Alphaville
Bertie lives in Betaville
There is a straight flat road between the two towns.
One day Albert and Bertie set out to walk to the neighbouring town at exactly the same moment.
They meet when Bertie is 17 miles from Alphaville.
When they reach their destinations, they turn around and head home.
They meet when Albert is 13 miles from Betaville.
How far is it from Alphaville to Betaville ?
The speed at which either of them walk is irrelivant. Though I forgot to point out that each person walks at a constant rate.
come on have a go
You're going to be using all your brain cells for this one to complete some simple maths.
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Albert lives in Alphaville
Bertie lives in Betaville
There is a straight flat road between the two towns.
One day Albert and Bertie set out to walk to the neighbouring town at exactly the same moment.
They meet when Bertie is 17 miles from Alphaville.
When they reach their destinations, they turn around and head home.
They meet when Albert is 13 miles from Betaville.
How far is it from Alphaville to Betaville ?
The speed at which either of them walk is irrelivant. Though I forgot to point out that each person walks at a constant rate.
come on have a go