Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 16 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Clarence has to take 2 different kind of pills (Pill A, Pill B). Both pills look exactly the same (same weight, color, shape, size, etc…) If he takes more than 1 pill of the same kind per day, he will die. Furthermore, if he doesn’t take 1 Pill A, and 1 Pill B every day, he will also die. Clarence is on a limited budget, and since the pills are extremely expensive, he can’t throw any of them away. One day, he got distracted and by mistake put 3 pills on the table. Since both pill types look identical, he’s not sure which pill is which.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Clarence shouldn't take them...he might die. x.x

OpenStudy (apoorvk):

So is your question about how Clarence should act next?

OpenStudy (apoorvk):

@rebeccaskell94 if he doesn't take 'em, he 'll die as well. Read up^ :P

OpenStudy (anonymous):

But if he does take them he also stands the chance of dying, like overdose. *safety first* He should throw them away and then get new ones, suck it up and buy more ;D or

OpenStudy (apoorvk):

He is on a tight budget too. Can't throw 'em away. -_-

OpenStudy (apoorvk):

Ask Clarence to check the strip/packet which contain each pill, separately. One should contain one more pill than the other. That way he will know. :o

OpenStudy (anonymous):

That's why I said suck it up and buy more. He could fast on Sunday and that would even it all out. ;D hahaha omg this is a trick question! he put 3 pills on the table because he wasn't paying attention. 3 pills from the same bottle?! xD ha #winning

OpenStudy (apoorvk):

Lololll!! Becca trollingg!!!!! xD

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ans: take 1 pill and half from other 2 pills, in the Q. nothing is mentioned if user takes half pill in less or more he'll die :) either he take 1.5 pill A and .5 pill B or viseversa

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so 1.5 pills is okay but 2 would kill him D: weird

OpenStudy (apoorvk):

*facepalm* **GODZILLA FACEPALM** :O

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hahahahaahahahaha We both fail

OpenStudy (anonymous):

mostly you ;D xP

OpenStudy (apoorvk):

Lol :P

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!