Citadel

Interview Question

Quantitative Trader Interview
Citadel

You are given two ropes that, when lit, each burn for exactly one hour, but not necessarily at a constant rate. Which one of the following times CANNOT be measured using these ropes? a) 50 minutes b) 30 minutes c) 25 minutes d) 35 minutes.

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