A short man takes three steps to a tall man’s two steps. They both start out on the left foot.

How many steps do they have to take before they are both stepping out on the right foot together ?

(In reply to re: A matter of interpretation by Ravi Raja)

Ravi, yes, I see what you are saying. My mistake was not a matter of math, but of interpreting the wording. I read 'stepping out' to mean the right feet go out at the same time, even if the short man's foot strikes first. I see now that you meant each man's right foot strikes at the same time, then they step out. My bad.

Posted by Bryan on 2003-03-10 10:31:44