Trick Answer

biggsie · #1 Feb 13, 2008, 05:32 PM

A fishing boat is lying in the harbour. There is a rope ladder hanging over the side with its end touching the water. The rungs of the ladder are 1 metre apart and the tide is rising at 50 centimetres an hour.

At the end of 6 hours, how many of the rungs will be covered?

wilddog27 · Feb 13, 2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggsie

A fishing boat is lying in the harbour. There is a rope ladder hanging over the side with its end touching the water. The rungs of the ladder are 1 metre apart and the tide is rising at 50 centimetres an hour.

At the end of 6 hours, how many of the rungs will be covered?

none. 6 hours later the tide should be out again

CaptainRich · Feb 13, 2008, 08:25 PM

None. The boat should float. The rungs will rise with the boat.

CaptainRich · Feb 13, 2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilddog27

none. 6 hours later the tide should be out again

6 hours?! Check your tide charts, matey! Aarr!!

Scottish2008 · Feb 14, 2008, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainRich

6 hours?! Check your tide charts, matey! Aarr!!

Yarr I do agree with me CaptainRich. on this one matey

wilddog27 · Feb 17, 2008, 12:32 AM

LOL i just took a stab at it. i had no idea.. but i didnt sit here and think of it.. I still had the none part right!! hahahaha dont laugh at my ignorance

the1unv · Mar 22, 2008, 04:38 PM

LOL I cant believe that came from a huskers fan LOLOL just kidden GO HAWKS

Duecey93 · Apr 5, 2008, 08:42 PM

i agree with the captain. the boat should float



At Ask Me Help Desk you can ask questions in any topic and have them answered for free by our experts. To ask questions or participate in answering them you must register for a free account. By registering you will be able to: Get free answers from experts in any of our 300+ topics. Accept money for answers that you provide. Communicate privately with other members (PM). See fewer ads. Sign Up!