Brainteaser for October 24, 2012

Brainteaser for October 24, 2012 Question: Nitram Rendrag often rents a private dining car on the Charlotte-Greensboro-Charlotte turn-around shuttle. The railroad charges Rendrag $120 for the trip. On a recent trip, the conductor informed Rendrag that there were two students who wished to go from Franklin to Greensboro and back to Franklin. Franklin is halfway between Charlotte and Greensboro. Rendrag asked the conductor to let the students ride with him. When the students boarded Rendrags car, he said, "If you can tell me the mathematically correct price you should pay for your portion of the trip, I'll let you ride for free. Remember, your answer has to be mathematically equivalent for all of us." How much should the students pay for their journey? Click here to check your answer. Find more Brain Teasers, Puzzles and Games to challenge the mind at The Brainteasers Network

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