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Friday puzzle -- desert crossing

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Friday puzzle -- desert crossing

A traveler needs to cross a 100-mile desert that is completely devoid of resources, other than shelter. There is a shelter every 20 miles, where food and water can be safely stored. The traveler can carry three days' supply of food and water, and can walk 20 miles in a day.

How long will it take him to cross the desert?

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Two and a half times as long as it takes him to get to the second shelter.

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