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Thursday, January 17, 2008

Thursday "Brain Booster"

Rising Tide....

 The rope ladder of a boat hangs over the side of the boat and just reaches the water.
Its rungs are 8 inches apart. How many rungs will be under the water when the tide rises 4 feet?
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5 comments:

  1. debadeeJanuary 17, 2008 at 4:32 PM

    The same number that was underwater before the tide rose. The boat will rise with the tide. Right?

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  2. LeeshJanuary 17, 2008 at 6:20 PM

    Ditto what debadee said. The rungs will rise with the boat - hopefully!

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  3. LeeshJanuary 17, 2008 at 6:21 PM

    So.. I meant to say ZERO rungs... And that's my final answer...tee hee hee

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    I agree with alicia. no rings will be under water... the boat will rise with the tide..

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  5. Jim (Jimbo) (Jing)January 18, 2008 at 5:37 AM

    Survey says; When the tide rises 4 feet, the boat and its ladder will also rise. So no rungs will be under the water.
    Shoosh...we are all so smart!!

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