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The Fastest Cyclist

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Andy is desperate to reach John o'Groats first. Can you devise a winning race plan?

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Ladder and Cube

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A 1 metre cube has one face on the ground and one face against a wall. A 4 metre ladder leans against the wall and just touches the cube. How high is the top of the ladder above the ground?


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