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Re: Xmas Teaser Solution (re Road Trip)

To: Pat Catchpole <Pat.Catchpole@netc.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Xmas Teaser Solution (re Road Trip)
From: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
Date: Tue, 24 Dec 1996 11:50:42 -0600 (CST)
Cc: TRIUMPHS@autox.team.net
On Tue, 24 Dec 1996, Pat Catchpole wrote:

> 
> Anyway, here's my answer (see question below):
> 
> 1 furlong = 220 yds, 1 mile = 1760 yds, 1 day = 24 hours, 1 fortnight = 336 
>hrs
> 
> Therefore, 100 mpd = (100/24) = 4.166 mph (is that all??)
> 8 furlongs = 1 mile, therefore, (4.166*8) = 33.33 furlongs/hour
> Therefore, (33.33*336) = 11,200 furlongs/fortnight
> 
> Anyone care to work it out in fathoms per lunar month or as a fraction of a
> light-year?
> 
> Merry Christmas to all on the list
> 
> Pat

        Don't tell me... The boss is out you HAVE to be there...

        Buddy boy, YOU have W-W-A-A-A-A-A-A-Y-Y too much time on your hands!!!

gpetrola@prairienet.org                         1962 TR4 (CT4852L)
        "That's not a leak... My car is just marking its territory!"
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