document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=308166>Question 308166</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> You are given two strings, each string burns completely in exactly 1 hour. the string does not burn in a uniform rate. (ie) It might burn 10 inches in 10 second and 1 inch in 10 minutes, but it takes the string exactly 1 hour. you have 2 strings and matches, how do you find exactly 45 minutes. you dont have a watch or clock.  </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #220379 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=scott8148><B>scott8148(6628)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=scott8148><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=scott8148><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=220379\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> light one string at both ends\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "at the same time, light the other string at one end\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "when the first string is completely burned (30 min), light the unburned end of the second string\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "it will take the second string another 15 min to burn completely </SPAN>\n" );
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