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The Monk on the Mountain
the same place at the same time
A monk climbs a mountain path from 6 in the morning, reaching the top by evening, walking at changing speeds and resting along the way. The next day he walks down the same path, again starting at 6 in the morning. Is there a spot on the path he passes at exactly the same time of day on both days?
Source: A classic puzzle, retold by INFINITE SUM and fact-checked against our curated notes
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