Three Passengers and Train Station Puzzle

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The discussion centers around a logic puzzle involving three individuals—Brian, Amy, and Stephanie—waiting for different trains at a station. The key facts reveal that Amy's wait time is twice that of Brian's, and Stephanie's wait time is twice that of Amy's. Given the train schedules for Newburgh, Springfield, and Clarksville, participants are tasked with determining the current time based on these relationships. The puzzle emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Brian, Amy and Stephanie are waiting at the train station. Each of the three is waiting for a different train.

When they check the station clock, they realize that Amy is going to have to wait twice as long for her train as Brian will for his, while Stephanie will have to wait twice as long as Amy. The train schedules are as follows:




DESTINATION …..TRACK …….DEPARTURE
Newburgh…………...3………………16:48
Springfield…………...7……………….16:57
Clarksville…………...4……………….17:15


What time is it?
 
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K Sengupta said:
What time is it?

It's time to post more difficult puzzles.
 
elect_eng said:
It's time to post more difficult puzzles.

yes, and maybe time to post answers to his questions as well

16:39
 

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