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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostAnswer it and ask them to solve something else. When they protest tell them stupid irrelevant interview questions can be asked by both parties.Comment
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Originally posted by europetractor View PostInvalid because the rope burns at a different rate throughout its length.
In either case they did not say the rope burns at a different rate, they said inconsistently.
My answer is actually better now that I think about it. You've two measuring sticks rather than one.Last edited by scooterscot; 8 March 2017, 21:21."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostIf that were true the answer proposed is also wrong.
In either case they did not say the rope burns at a different rate, they said inconsistently.
My answer is actually better now that I think about it. You've measuring sticks rather than one.
Yes inconsistently has to mean it can burn 80 percent of its length in 30 seconds and then burn the other part for 59 minutes and 30 seconds. Anyway I don't care about this question.Comment
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Clutching at straws now"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by europetractor View PostYes inconsistently has to mean it can burn 80 percent of its length in 30 seconds and then burn the other part for 59 minutes and 30 seconds. Anyway I don't care about this question.Comment
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Originally posted by teapot418 View PostDid you get the gig?Comment
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Originally posted by europetractor View PostNo, see you in the civil war. :P Bring more than a rope."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostA lighter?…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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