Saturday, May 22, 2010

Football Math

Q: Suppose a U-Bahn platform 240 meters long by 6 meters wide is packed with 4 FC Bayern München fans per square meter all going to watch a telecast of the team's match against FC Internazionale Milano in the UEFA Champions League final. Also suppose a U-Bahn train consists of 6 cars, each of which has 98 seats and standing room for 192 additional passengers. What percentage of the FC Bayern München fans packing the platform will board the northbound U6 train?

A: Zero. The U6 train is already carrying 4672 football fans, so nobody can get on. Mom and Dad have to carry me home.

1 comment:

  1. Ooo, I had the right answer, but for the wrong reason. I assumed it was a trick question and said "zero. Football fans will board the SOUTHbound train." :D

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