"U2" have a concert that starts in 17 minutes and they
must all cross a bridge to get there. You must help them (with
advice only) cross to the other side. All four men begin on
the same side of the bridge. It is at night and there is only one
flashlight. A maximum of two people can cross (or be on) the
bridge at one time. Any party that crosses, either 1 or 2
people, must have the flashlight with them. The flashlight
must be walked back and forth (i.e., it cannot be thrown, etc.).
Each band member walks at a different speed. A pair
must walk together at the rate of the slower man's pace:
· Bono: 1 minute to cross bridge
· Edge: 2 minutes to cross bridge
· Adam: 5 minutes to cross bridge
· Larry: 10 minutes to cross bridge
For example, if Bono and Larry walk across first, 10
minutes have elapsed when they get to the other side of the
bridge. If Larry then returns with the flashlight, a total of 20
minutes have passed and you have failed your mission.
Notes:
a) There is no trick
2007-04-27
05:08:43
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