How Long Does the Monkey Take?

Last Problem:

What is next number in the following series of numbers

3, 4, 6, 9 ?

Answer:

13

The following number in the sequence is equal to the difference between the previous two numbers plus 1. So, 9-6 = 3 + 1 = 4. So, 9+4 = 13.

Today’s Mind Puzzle:

A monkey climbs 3 yards in 1 hour and slips back 2 yards. How long does it take the monkey to climb 20 yards?

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