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Question
If the cat starts from the 5th step and jumps five steps at a time and the mouse starts from the 8th step and jumps four steps at a time, can the mouse get away?
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Solution
No, the mouse cannot get away because the cat and the mouse both reach the 20th step at the same time.
Reason:
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The cat starts from the 5th step and jumps 5 steps at a time.
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The mouse starts from the 8th step and jumps 4 steps at a time.
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They both reach the 20th step, making it the first common step where they meet.
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