Answers 281From 29 down we can obtain the first two figures of 15 across, and can com-
plete 15 across and 29 down. The remainder can now be worked out.
- COUNTING THE LOSS
The number killed was 472. If the reader checks the figures for himself he
will find that there were 72 men in each of the four gangs set to work in the end.
The general solution of this is obtained from the indeterminate equation
35x - 48
768which must be an integer, where x = number of survivors. Solving in the
usual way, we get x = 528. Therefore, the number killed is 1,000 - 528 = 472.
- THE TOWER OF PISA
The ball would come to rest after travelling 218 ft. 9Y.! in.- A MATCHBOARDING ORDER
The answer is: 8 pieces of20 ft., 1 piece of 18 ft., and 7 pieces of 17 ft. Thus