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Timely Arrivals is a puzzle in Professor Layton and the Unwound Future.
Puzzle
- US Version
"I think my watch is five minutes slow, but it's actually five minutes fast.
My friend thinks his watch is five minutes fast, but it's actually five minutes slow!
If we try to show up at our meeting point at the same time following only the time on our watches, how many minutes earlier than my friend will I arrive?
Also, if I happen to arrive later than my friend, put a minus sign (-) in from of your answer."
- UK Version
"I think my watch is five minutes slow, but it's actually five minutes fast.
My friend thinks his watch is five minutes fast, but it's actually five minutes slow!
If we try to show up at our meeting point at the same time but only checking our own watches, how many minutes earlier than my friend will I arrive?
Enter a minus sign (-) in front of your answer if I arrive later than my friend. You don't need to enter a sign if I arrive earlier than my friend."
Hints
Solution
Incorrect
Too bad!
- US Version
This puzzle can be tough to wrap your head around at first. Try picking a set time as the meeting time and working from there.
- UK Version
This puzzle can be a tough one to wrap your head around at first. Try picking a set time for their meeting and working from there.
Correct
Smart!
- US Version
I'll arrive at our meeting point 20 minutes before my friend.
My watch is five minutes faster than the actual time. But I think my watch is five minutes slow, so I'll arrive five minutes before our meeting time, which will actually be 10 minutes early. My friend is just the opposite: he'll be 10 minutes late. Our difference, then, is 20 minutes.
- UK Version
"I'll arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before my friend.
My watch is five minutes ahead of the actual time. But because I think my watch is five minutes slow, I'll arrive five minutes before our meeting time, which will actually be 10 minutes early. Between me being early and him being late, I'll have to wait 20 minutes for my friend!"
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