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Classic Frog Problem

The classic frog problem describes a frog trying to climb out of a 10 foot deep well. Each day the frog climbs 3 feet, but slips back 2 feet at night. Over the course of 10 days, the frog is able to climb the full 10 feet and escape the well.

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Classic Frog Problem

The classic frog problem describes a frog trying to climb out of a 10 foot deep well. Each day the frog climbs 3 feet, but slips back 2 feet at night. Over the course of 10 days, the frog is able to climb the full 10 feet and escape the well.

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Classic Frog Problem

Answer is 10 days. The frog can get out in 10 days. It is indicated in the problem that the frog only slips
back at night.

Day 1: 3ft - 2ft = 1ft

Day 2: 1ft + 3ft = 4ft - 2ft =2ft

Day 3: 2ft + 3ft = 5ft - 2ft =3ft

Day 4: 3ft + 3ft = 6ft - 2ft = 4ft

Day 5: 4ft + 3ft = 7ft - 2ft = 5ft

Day 6: 5ft + 3ft = 8ft - 2ft = 6ft

Day 7: 6ft + 3ft = 9ft - 2ft =7ft

Day 8: 7ft + 3ft = 10ft -2ft = 8ft

Day 9: 8ft + 3ft = 11ft - 2ft = 9ft

Day 10: 9ft + 3ft = 12ft

By the 10th day, the frog managed to reached 12ft and got out of the well.

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