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    Feb 13, 2008, 06:32 PM
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    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?:confused:
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    Feb 13, 2008, 07:50 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?:confused:
    None. 6 hours later the tide should be out again
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    Feb 13, 2008, 09:25 PM
    None. The boat should float. The rungs will rise with the boat.
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    Feb 13, 2008, 09:29 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by wilddog27
    none. 6 hours later the tide should be out again
    6 hours? Check your tide charts, matey! Aarr!
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    Feb 14, 2008, 05:09 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
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    Feb 17, 2008, 01:32 AM
    LOL I just took a stab at it. I had no idea.. but I didn't sit here and think of it.. I still had the none part right! Hahahaha don't laugh at my ignorance
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    Mar 22, 2008, 04:38 PM
    LOL I can't believe that came from a huskers fan LOLOL just kidden GO HAWKS
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    Apr 5, 2008, 08:42 PM
    I agree with the captain. The boat should float
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