Math puzzle . . . .
Jul 22, 2020 21:15:20 #
Jul 22, 2020 21:33:39 #
Harry0 wrote:
it takes a day and a half. Each
18.
18.
Disqualified for lack of credentials.
Jul 23, 2020 03:42:00 #
I've not seen the correct answer on the first page, so I'll give my answer: 1 hen in 18 days.
A hen and 1/2 in a day and 1/2 lays an egg and 1/2. That means that 1 hen and 1/2 in 3 days lays 3 eggs, or 1 hen in 3 days lays 2 eggs. That means the hen has to work for 3 x (12 /2) = 18 days to lay a dozen.
I'm just an ordinary soul with reasonable ability with math.
A hen and 1/2 in a day and 1/2 lays an egg and 1/2. That means that 1 hen and 1/2 in 3 days lays 3 eggs, or 1 hen in 3 days lays 2 eggs. That means the hen has to work for 3 x (12 /2) = 18 days to lay a dozen.
I'm just an ordinary soul with reasonable ability with math.
Jul 23, 2020 06:50:51 #
DeanS wrote:
. . . for the rocket scientist and math geniuses a... (show quote)
IF
1.5h =1.5e =1.5d
Then
1.5e/1.5d= 1e/d
or 1 egg per day (assuming that 2 half eggs creates 1 whole egg)
Question:
How many days to get 12eggs
Y x 1e/d=12e
Y=12e /(1e/d)
Y=12d
or 12 days to have 12 eggs
I was a rocket scientist when i was 11 and retired at 19
Jul 23, 2020 07:09:49 #
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Jul 23, 2020 07:36:45 #
DeanS wrote:
JJ, I would require that you provide me a hi-def 1080p video of you completing the Cube within the time stipulated. The performance must be witnessed by seven non-affilated members of Congess, just to ensure impartiality in judging the accomplishment. The Congresspersons (notice the PC nature here) must be honest, dedicated, and impartial. members, which may make this requirement difficult to be in compliance.
Since it would be easier to find a needle in a haystack, I will go start looking.
Jul 23, 2020 08:24:14 #
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Jul 23, 2020 10:19:41 #
I am a retired ME that designed parts on weather sensors that are on POES and GEOS satellites. So I am not sure that makes me a rocket scientist. But here are the facts.
1. we have raised chickens for 20 years; currently we have 3 but in the past as many as 20. The birds never produce eggs every day for very long.
2. first we must assume that your chickens are protected from hawks, minks and raccoons or they become food for the varmints that you don't shoot.
3. Half chickens only exist after the mink or raccoons eat the bird and after being half eaten they not longer produce eggs.
4. Please send me information about obtaining chickens that produce eggs every day.
5 I forget what the questions was
1. we have raised chickens for 20 years; currently we have 3 but in the past as many as 20. The birds never produce eggs every day for very long.
2. first we must assume that your chickens are protected from hawks, minks and raccoons or they become food for the varmints that you don't shoot.
3. Half chickens only exist after the mink or raccoons eat the bird and after being half eaten they not longer produce eggs.
4. Please send me information about obtaining chickens that produce eggs every day.
5 I forget what the questions was
Jul 23, 2020 10:27:44 #
CobblestoneLane
Loc: Midwest
David in Dallas wrote:
I've not seen the correct answer on the first page, so I'll give my answer: 1 hen in 18 days.
A hen and 1/2 in a day and 1/2 lays an egg and 1/2. That means that 1 hen and 1/2 in 3 days lays 3 eggs, or 1 hen in 3 days lays 2 eggs. That means the hen has to work for 3 x (12 /2) = 18 days to lay a dozen.
I'm just an ordinary soul with reasonable ability with math.
A hen and 1/2 in a day and 1/2 lays an egg and 1/2. That means that 1 hen and 1/2 in 3 days lays 3 eggs, or 1 hen in 3 days lays 2 eggs. That means the hen has to work for 3 x (12 /2) = 18 days to lay a dozen.
I'm just an ordinary soul with reasonable ability with math.
MG (in training)
I agree, though my logic was slightly different. I assumed two sets of 1.5 hens in 1.5 days result in 3 eggs (that's 3 hens total). Which means that 1 hen can lay 1 egg in 1.5 days. 1 hen times 18 days equals 12 eggs.
This reminds me of the logic of 9 women and 1 month equals one baby. :)
Jul 23, 2020 10:37:20 #
aphelps
Loc: Central Ohio
DeanS wrote:
. . . for the rocket scientist and math geniuses a... (show quote)
MG Al. Assuming the 1.5 hens and 1.5 eggs are AVERAGES over time, it would take 12 days for a dozen.
Jul 23, 2020 10:39:57 #
DeanS wrote:
When I read this first line I knew that wasn't me so I didn't bother with rest of the post. Math puzzle. . . for the rocket scientist and math geniuses among us.
Jul 23, 2020 10:43:37 #
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