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Kisa
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by Kisa » 21-07-2005 20:33
It doesn't make sense to get only half of your bet back
There are scores. The more likely the favorite wins, the more you get when you bet on the other and the other wins.
Nicky
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by Nicky » 21-07-2005 20:33
@Zelkin: why would you take him up on his offer if thats his prediction
But that is correct
Zelkin
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by Zelkin » 21-07-2005 20:35
To lose your money?
I just misread the question while still knowing the answer... happens a lot.
Nicky
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by Nicky » 21-07-2005 20:36
A tank 20cm long by 10cm wide by 10cm high (8"*4"*4") is half filled with mercury. Seventeen steel cubes each of 3cm (1.25") sides, are placed into the tank. How many will be completly covered by the mercury?
Zelkin
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by Zelkin » 21-07-2005 20:38
None, mercury is more dense than steel. They'll float.
Nicky
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by Nicky » 21-07-2005 20:40
Yes
Im all out of riddles for today
Kisa
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by Kisa » 21-07-2005 20:40
I just didn't know how to say it. So dense is the word ...
Zelkin
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by Zelkin » 21-07-2005 20:41
Yeah, leave it to the chemistry major to know that off the bat.
Nicky
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by Nicky » 21-07-2005 20:42
three minutes late but yes its right
Nicky
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by Nicky » 21-07-2005 20:44
Anyone else got any riddles?
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by Zelkin » 21-07-2005 20:47
Thinking... I don't know if I've got any good ones, we shall see.