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The Puzzle
A monkey is climbing a pole 54 feet high. Each time he jumps, he rises 5 feet and falls back 2 feet. What are the number jumps required to reach the top of pole?
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If the target to be reached is 54feet, 18 jumps will do. But if it is to touch 54feet, will be touched early
ReplyDeleteTechnically 18 jumps. But as his own ht will matter so after 17th jump also he can touch top of the pole
ReplyDeleteWonderful. You got it right Rajan Saluja ji
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ReplyDeleteIn 18 jumps
ReplyDeleteMathematically it is 18 but logically after 17 jumps the monkey will be able to reach the top without another jump required.
ReplyDeleteSo that's the twist.