Question

If the cat starts from the 5^th step and jumps five steps at a time and the mouse starts from the 8^th step and jumps four steps at a time, can the mouse get away?

Answer 1

No, the mouse cannot get away because the cat and the mouse both reach the 20th step at the same time.

Reason:

• The cat starts from the 5th step and jumps 5 steps at a time.

• The mouse starts from the 8th step and jumps 4 steps at a time.

• They both reach the 20th step, making it the first common step where they meet.