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John purchased a property in Saskatchewan Canada because it is so flat there and there are no trees that one can see for miles. He loves the unobstructed view of the sky and of the endless wheat fields. It also allows him to see the chemtrails much better.
Now his property includes a perfectly round lake of a diameter of 3 miles.
John can run on the ground at 5 miles per hour and can swim at 2 mile per hour.
What is the fastest way to reach a point directly across the lake on the opposite side using only running or swimming and how long does it take?
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Joined: Apr 2009
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He should run.
He can swim 3 miles in an hour and a half (3/2+1.5)
He can run to the other side in less than an hour.
The circumfrence of the circle is diameter x pi (3.14)=
3 X 3.14 = 9.42 MILES
Since he is only running half the circumfence, = 9.42/2=4.71 miles
He runs 4.71 miles at 5 miles/hr = 4.71/5= .942 hrs
Of course, if he really wants to save ime, he can wait till winter and run across the ice: )
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Joined: Feb 2009
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BScotty has got it correct!
You're thinking out of the box which is great. The winter crossing is the fastest. He can do it in 3/5 of an hour. That is why I placed the lake in Saskatchewan rather than a warmer country.
You're doing great guys.
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Hi there BmeupScotty ! It's wonderful having you over here! I used to read your posts on the HNW Message Board! Anyway, thanks for coming aboard and helping out with these 'mind-bogglers' from our dear friend Denis!  You both are terrific guys! Blessings, Abishag <><
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