Henry Ernest Dudeney/Puzzles and Curious Problems/74 - The Omnibus Ride

Puzzles and Curious Problems by Henry Ernest Dudeney: $74$

The Omnibus Ride

George treated his best girl to a ride on a motor omnibus,

but on account of his limited resources it was necessary that they should walk back.

Now, if the bus goes at the rate of nine miles an hour and they walk at the rate of three miles an hour,

how far can they ride so they may be back in eight hours?

Sources

• 1932: Henry Ernest Dudeney: Puzzles and Curious Problems ... (previous) ... (next): Arithmetical and Algebraical Problems: Locomotion and Speed Puzzles: $74$. -- The Omnibus Ride
• 1968: Henry Ernest Dudeney: 536 Puzzles & Curious Problems ... (previous) ... (next): Arithmetical and Algebraical Problems: Speed & Distance Puzzles: $88$. The Bus Ride