HardMath and Logic
Duck in pond. Cat runs 4x faster on edge. Escape?
Riddle
Duck in pond. Cat runs 4x faster on edge. Escape?
Choose an answer
A.No
B.Only if the cat sleeps
C.Only in a square pond
D.Yes
Hint: It's a word with 3 letters, starting with "Y".
Answer
Yes
Why this is the answer
The duck swims in a circle of radius R/4. The cat has to run halfway around the pond (pi * R). The duck's distance is shorter than the cat's travel time allows for.
This riddle is filed under Expert Riddles for Adults and rated Hard.