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November 19th, 2004, 02:09 PM
Stalemate

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3fingersalute

Severl suggestions:

The bush was a jagger bush and had blood all over it, so whoever showed up all scratched/cut up is guilty???

The bush the jewels were found in was poison/itchweed, so whoever showed up with poison or a rash is guilty????

There was a pair of glasses found in the bush, whoever shows up squinting is guilty???

There were beehives in the bush, so whoever showed up with beestings was guilty???

Or are all of these using "investigative work"???

That one's ideal.

3 points.
November 19th, 2004, 02:09 PM
3fingersalute

Quote:

Originally Posted by a d e p t

Funny.

Bonus.

Hey, there has been a lot dumber criminals...........she might have been serious!
November 19th, 2004, 02:10 PM
3fingersalute

Quote:

Originally Posted by a d e p t

That one's ideal.

3 points.

:thumbs2: Ideal???

Does that mean it is not the official answer???

Should we keep trying master???
November 19th, 2004, 02:12 PM
Khazad

the bag was laced with anti-theft protection, so the guilty party would have had a dyed hand

EDIT - Bah, too slow today.
November 19th, 2004, 02:14 PM
Stalemate

That was the right answer, 3FS

Khazad has just proposed a very much "no-nonsense" oriented answer that requires a bonus point.
November 19th, 2004, 02:15 PM
Stalemate

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3fingersalute

Hey, there has been a lot dumber criminals...........she might have been serious!

Remember the Dumb Criminals thread?

That was funny.
November 19th, 2004, 02:18 PM
3fingersalute

Quote:

Originally Posted by a d e p t

That was the right answer, 3FS

Khazad has just proposed a very much "no-nonsense" oriented answer that requires a bonus point.

See Kahzad, you are not too slow..........this goes to show that just cause a question is answered and resolved, doesn't mean you should stop guessing!!
November 19th, 2004, 02:29 PM
Khazad

sweet
November 19th, 2004, 02:30 PM
Khazad

maybe i should go through all the onse before i started playing and fins alternate answers then
November 19th, 2004, 02:31 PM
3fingersalute

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khazad

maybe i should go through all the onse before i started playing and fins alternate answers then

Maybe I should beat_ya to it......https://forums.windrivers.com/
November 19th, 2004, 02:36 PM
Khazad

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3fingersalute

Maybe I should beat_ya to it......http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/bolt.gif

i'll wait for confirmation from the man who gives the points first, not gonna waste my time if there's no point.
November 19th, 2004, 02:40 PM
3fingersalute

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khazad

i'll wait for confirmation from the man who gives the points first, not gonna waste my time if there's no point.

I think he's left for the day!
November 19th, 2004, 02:50 PM
confus-ed

Quote:

Originally Posted by a d e p t

A well deserved bonus point to you, sir.

Who-hoo-hoo .. http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung...smiley-020.gif at last !! - a point, one single point that's all I ever wanted :thumbs2: (I think Adept just took pity on me though ;))
November 19th, 2004, 03:02 PM
3fingersalute

Quote:

Originally Posted by confus-ed

(I think Adept just took pity on me though ;))

It was the Christmas story mate.............it touched all of us !! http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/cry2.gif
November 19th, 2004, 03:56 PM
Stalemate

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3fingersalute

I think he's left for the day!

I have? :confused:

:p

No points for questions which are now listed as "RESOLVED". Sorry.
November 19th, 2004, 07:21 PM
3fingersalute

Quote:

Originally Posted by a d e p t

I have? :confused:

:p

No points for questions which are now listed as "RESOLVED". Sorry.

I figured it was a Friday, you probably knocked off early.

(If ya_know what I mean :drink: )
November 22nd, 2004, 12:06 PM
Stalemate

Question 426 - RESOLVED

It's official: 1=2

And here is the proof...

(1) X = Y -Given
(2) X2 = XY -Multiply both sides by X
(3) X2 - Y2 = XY - Y2 -Subtract Y2 from both sides
(4) (X+Y)(X-Y) = Y(X-Y) -Factor both sides
(5) (X+Y) = Y -Cancel out common factors
(6) Y+Y = Y -Substitute in from line (1)
(7) 2Y = Y -Collect the Y's
(8) 2 = 1 -Divide both sides by Y

What is wrong with this?

__________
The error arises in lines (4) and (5).
Because X = Y, the common factor (X-Y) is equal to zero. Therefore by cancelling out the common factor, one is dividing both sides by zero, the results of which are undefined. The result of this calculation can therefore be seen to be a simple fallacy.

(1) X = Y Given
(2) X2 = XY Multiply both sides by X
(3) X2 - Y2 = XY - Y2 Subtract Y2 from both sides
(4) (X+Y)(X-Y) = Y(X-Y) Factoring both sides by (x-y), ie zero, is nonsensical
(5) (X+Y) = Y Dividing both sides by zero leads to undefined results
(6) Y+Y = Y Substitute in from line (1)
(7) 2Y = Y Collect the Y's
(8) 2 = 1 Divide both sides by Y
November 22nd, 2004, 12:08 PM
Khazad

step 2 x times x is not 2x
November 22nd, 2004, 12:21 PM
RIOT

Quote:

Originally Posted by a d e p t

It's official: 1=2

And here is the proof...

(1) X = Y -Given
(2) X2 = XY -Multiply both sides by X
(3) X2 - Y2 = XY - Y2 -Subtract Y2 from both sides
(4) (X+Y)(X-Y) = Y(X-Y) -Factor both sides
(5) (X+Y) = Y -Cancel out common factors
(6) Y+Y = Y -Substitute in from line (1)
(7) 2Y = Y -Collect the Y's
(8) 2 = 1 -Divide both sides by Y

What is wrong with this?

How did you get the "2" in "X2" on the second step?

If X = Y and you multiplied both sides by X, you would get X squared = ZY.
November 22nd, 2004, 12:22 PM
3fingersalute

Quote:

Originally Posted by a d e p t

It's official: 1=2

And here is the proof...

(1) X = Y -Given
(2) X2 = XY -Multiply both sides by X
(3) X2 - Y2 = XY - Y2 -Subtract Y2 from both sides
(4) (X+Y)(X-Y) = Y(X-Y) -Factor both sides
(5) (X+Y) = Y -Cancel out common factors
(6) Y+Y = Y -Substitute in from line (1)
(7) 2Y = Y -Collect the Y's
(8) 2 = 1 -Divide both sides by Y

What is wrong with this?

If x=y, then x-y would equal 0.
When you try to divide by 0 in the next step to factor out, it can't be done Dividing by zero is impossible!
November 22nd, 2004, 12:36 PM
Stalemate

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3fingersalute

If x=y, then x-y would equal 0.
When you try to divide by 0 in the next step to factor out, it can't be done Dividing by zero is impossible!

That's it, for 3.
November 22nd, 2004, 12:49 PM
Stalemate

Question 427 - RESOLVED

At the local F1 race track, Eddie was testing the latest car.

During the eight test laps, he managed to average the first two laps at 100mph, the next two laps at 102mph, the next two laps at 140mph and the last two laps at 150mph.

What was his average speed for the entire 8 laps?

__________
119mph:
Set the track length to be a random number, e.g. 5 miles. Therefore the first two laps took 10 miles / 100 mph = 10 / 100 hours. Similarly, the second two laps took 10 / 102 hours, etc.

The total time taken for 40 miles is therefore, 10/100 + 10/102 + 10/140 + 10/150 hours. Therefore the average speed for the entire 8 laps is 40 / (10/100 + 10/102 + 10/140 + 10/150) = 119 mph. QED.
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November 22nd, 2004, 12:52 PM
3fingersalute

Quote:

Originally Posted by a d e p t

At the local F1 race track, Eddie was testing the latest car.

During the eight test laps, he managed to average the first two laps at 100mph, the next two laps at 102mph, the next two laps at 140mph and the last two laps at 150mph.

What was his average speed for the entire 8 laps?

100+100+102+102+140+140+150+150 = 984
984/8 =

123 mph??
November 22nd, 2004, 12:59 PM
Stalemate

No.
November 22nd, 2004, 01:10 PM
3fingersalute

119.0476 mph

We need to find the time for each lap. If it is a one mile track:

2/100 = .02
2/102 = .0196
2/140 = .0143
2/150 = .0133

Then divide total miles by total time 8/0.0672 = 119.0476mph
November 22nd, 2004, 01:11 PM
NooNoo

Quote:

Originally Posted by a d e p t

At the local F1 race track, Eddie was testing the latest car.

During the eight test laps, he managed to average the first two laps at 100mph, the next two laps at 102mph, the next two laps at 140mph and the last two laps at 150mph.

What was his average speed for the entire 8 laps?

lap=1 mile

2@150mph = 2@ .40 min
2@140mph = 2@ .42 min
2@102mph = 2@ .59 min
2@100mph = 2@ .60 min

4.02 mins

8 miles taking 4.02 mins is therefore 120mph - give or take
November 22nd, 2004, 01:12 PM
NooNoo

heh I think it is supposed to work out to 120mph

therefore I get the points!! :devil:
November 22nd, 2004, 01:13 PM
Khazad

Quote:

Originally Posted by a d e p t

At the local F1 race track, Eddie was testing the latest car.

During the eight test laps, he managed to average the first two laps at 100mph, the next two laps at 102mph, the next two laps at 140mph and the last two laps at 150mph.

What was his average speed for the entire 8 laps?

150 mph (you never said the average was based only on each pair of laps)
November 22nd, 2004, 01:38 PM
SirGraystone

the Mean way 123 Mph

the Median way 121 Mph
November 22nd, 2004, 01:46 PM
3fingersalute

Well, Noo, if I assume a lap is 2 miles, here is what I come up with:

4/100 = .04
4/102 = .0392
4/140 = .0286
4/150 = .0267

16/.1345 = 118.9591mph

So I am going to officially say 119mph rounded off.

or

we need to know the distance of 1 lap if Adept wants an exact answer.
November 22nd, 2004, 01:53 PM
gazzak

Averaging 120 mph? Then the driver must be David Coulthard!!!
November 22nd, 2004, 02:24 PM
Stalemate

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3fingersalute

119.0476 mph

We need to find the time for each lap. If it is a one mile track:

2/100 = .02
2/102 = .0196
2/140 = .0143
2/150 = .0133

Then divide total miles by total time 8/0.0672 = 119.0476mph

You're starting to scare me now.

Here's 3 points to placate you.

119 is good.
November 22nd, 2004, 02:33 PM
3fingersalute

Quote:

Originally Posted by a d e p t

You're starting to scare me now.

Here's 3 points to placate you.

119 is good.

Here that Noo???????.................119 is good !!

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November 22nd, 2004, 02:35 PM
Stalemate

You ARE aware that Noo is most likely the only person who would have motive and access to "rectify" your MindTrap score, right?

:p
November 22nd, 2004, 02:39 PM
3fingersalute

Quote:

Originally Posted by a d e p t

You ARE aware that Noo is most likely the only person who would have motive and access to "rectify" your MindTrap score, right?

Now c'mon, Noo wouldn't do that woud she??? :devil:
November 22nd, 2004, 03:04 PM
NooNoo

Not today, just don't push it :D
November 22nd, 2004, 03:14 PM
3fingersalute

Quote:

Originally Posted by NooNoo

Not today, just don't push it :D

OK, sorry!!!........https://forums.windrivers.com/
November 22nd, 2004, 03:15 PM
Khazad

aww no fun, i wanted to see 3fs cry
November 22nd, 2004, 03:19 PM
3fingersalute

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khazad

aww no fun, i wanted to see 3fs cry

Play some rap music
November 22nd, 2004, 03:39 PM
Khazad

not unless you want to see me vomit as well :uke:

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