Re: Apologies: Really easy problem.

On Fri, 16 May 2008 15:19:15 -0400, Dana DeLouis
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>>  10 * 400 = £4000, which is the answer. 

> I know everyone says 4000, but you are using "cm" which I
> believe is Centimeter.

> Len = (25 Meter + 25 Meter + 75 Meter + 75 Meter)

> 200 Meter

> Len*(1 Pounds)/(50 Centimeter) // SI

> 400 Pounds

> I think the answer is "C"

It isn't.  It's much simpler to work it in metres, but if
you insist on using centimetres, the length is 200 m * 100
cm/m = 20,000 cm = 400 * 50 cm, and the total cost at £10
for 50 cm is 400 * £10 = £4000.

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Brian