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Apr 20, 2015
6:20:36pm

qom

8 minutes; 2 abreast all at the same time

One torch is enough for all 4 to see because they all stay close together. This may not fit your math but I've actually done it in real life

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qom

Bio page: qom
Joined: Jan 2, 2015
Last login: Oct 18, 2020
Total posts: 1,655 (2 FO)

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Oldie but goodie logic puzzle: the bridge and torch problem

cheezedawg

4/20/15 5:51pm

Partial spoiler

cheezedawg

4/20/15 5:57pm

The quickest way is actually probably the obvious way: 17 minutes.

Coach's Dad

4/20/15 6:04pm

8 minutes; 2 abreast all at the same time

qom

4/20/15 6:20pm

8 paragraph reverse probably being dreamed up right now.

Coach's Dad

4/20/15 7:18pm

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Hotty-Toddy-Reb

4/20/15 7:03pm

RE: Oldie but goodie logic puzzle: the bridge and torch problem

Hotty-Toddy-Reb

4/20/15 7:04pm

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