Mathematical Problems
Escalator Exercise ★★
You walk upwards on an escalator, with a speed of 1 step per second. After 50 steps, you are at the end. You turn around and run downwards with a speed of 5 steps per second. After 125 steps, you are back at the beginning of the escalator.
The question: How many steps do you need if the escalator stands still?
The answer: Click here!