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Fire is just an example of one way of measuring the length of the rope.
So for example, tie one end of the rope to a tree and walk away for an hour... how long is the rope - ones hours length of walking long.
Go back to the tree and do the same for 30 minutes and 45 minutes, you've got 3 measurements.
It's a silly question, so I think silly answers are only fair.
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This is the only answer that makes sense to me so far. You can measure pretty much any length multiple times this way. I think it is cool.
I would imagine if you could understand Morse Code, a tap dancer would drive you crazy.
[Mitch Hedberg (American Comedian, 1968-2005)]
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You answer "African or European?" and then mention to the interviewer that you require a steady uninterrupted stream of "Skittles" delivered to your desk as you code. Interviews always respond favourably to developers with sugar addictions. Its not the capabilities, its the carbs....
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No cut, no fold?
With the rope, wrap 1 turn, one end in contact with each other, if you set fire to any point of the rope, this will take 30 minutes to burn (1st response).
With the same rope, wrap 2 turns, each turn in contact with the other and the end in contact with the
other, if you put the fire at any point it would take 15 minutes to burn.
Separate one of the turns in keeping contact only at the end of the first round, set fire to the end of this offset turn which will take 30 min to burn and ignite the following turn which burns by the 2 ends during 15 minutes, therefore total 45 min. (2nd response). Is this not?
I don't understand the second problem, fire me! 
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1a. Fold in half and fire it up.
1b. Fold in half, fold one half in half, open the folded half and fire it up.
2. Move two from the bottom row up to the second row. Move the top one to the bottom.
This is not difficult. Or do I not understand?
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Question 1:
Fold the rope in half for 30 minutes, fold once more and take 3 lengths of the rope to equal 45 minutes.
Question 2:
No clue for the next question. Can you reword it in away that doesn't show me that English isn't your first language?
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Hello Brother,
Quote: Can you reword it in away that doesn't show me that English isn't your first language?
Firstly, dont try to be sarcastic, insults are not welcome here(You have just joined code project,learn to speak). If you read the post of other senior members you will notice how humble they are and what is the depth and power of their knowledge.
If you dint understand the question i apologize for that, i couldnt put it properly.And yes English is not my first language, i stay in India. My mother tongue is Hindi and i am proud of that.
With due respect, keeping aside all issues![Rose | [Rose]](https://www.codeproject.com/script/Forums/Images/rose.gif) , its my mistake that i couldnt put that question properly.
I will rephrase it for you:
Just consider the figure in the second question as a triangle of balls/smilies. You need to invert the triangle. To do that you either have 3 moves or a combination of (2 + 1 ) moves.
The word "Move" means to pick up and place the ball in order to re-arrange the entire figure.
You either pick up 3 balls together, or first you pick up 2 balls and then one ball or vice versa.
Thanks a ton,
Rahul
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I didn't try to be sarcastic, I succeeded.
Sorry we can't joke around on the internet. We might hurt peoples feelings. 
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OOPS,
I am so so so sorry brother. Actually i was very frustrated brother i couldn't think rationally. It happens sometimes when you dont crack an interview  . I am so sorry brother i miss behaved with many people yesterday, even on code project.
For the last time please forgive me i was so rude...
By the way if you dont mind me asking: what do you do? i mean are you a student or a professional?
Thanks a ton,
Rahul
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Don't be sorry, I was just joking again.
I take for granted how hard it is to convey sarcasm through text, let alone to a non-native English speaker.
I am a Software Engineer.
Also, I don't really see why you would be proud of your first language. I'm not proud I speak English, I'm just happy most other countries usually speak it(and that it became the common language of the internet) You didn't choose to speak it, so no reason to make it define you.
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Yes completely I agree. I lost it yesterday  .
Software engineer, thats good. So you are also lost in the world of computers  . Hmmm Welcome to code project brother. Happy coding.
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Sorry, have no idea how to respond. Fire is a non-linear process, a rope half the length may burn in 56 minutes or it may never burn because there isn't enough fuel to keep the fire burning until the rope is consumed.
If you hold your laptop upside down, you've rearranged the smilies as requested without moving any of them. (Not really, left/right orientation is swapped too.) The best I could do was 1 move of 1 and
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So with the move last week I got all my old Lego('s) from the attic. The box says it's suitable for kids from 9 to 12. I guess they only put the suitable girl age on there, because we all know men love Lego to the end 
That said, I must suppress the urge to get it out the box and start playing with it again. Must... Suppress... Urge... 
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Whatever you do, don't go up there and find your old train set.
That can start some very unhealthy addictions...
Train set[^]
Another train set[^]
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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Don't worry. I never had one
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You missed out - every kid should have a train set. If for no other reason than Dad can play with it...
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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OriginalGriff wrote: every kid should have a train set. If for no other reason than Dad can play with it
That is what my Dad did as soon as he set it up for me.
I can still remember it. I was so anxious and wanted to play with it but I had to wait until he was finished.
I only wish I had a boy so I could get him his first train set -- and play with it myself. 
The report of my death was an exaggeration - Mark Twain
Simply Elegant Designs JimmyRopes Designs
I'm on-line therefore I am.
JimmyRopes
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He was just testing it.
Thoroughly.
Just as you will - you need to make sure it's safe for your kid, don't you? Should be finished in...oh...a couple of hours...
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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JimmyRopes wrote: I only wish I had a boy so I could get him his first train set
You don't like playing with Barbie dolls?
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Not as much as trains.
The report of my death was an exaggeration - Mark Twain
Simply Elegant Designs JimmyRopes Designs
I'm on-line therefore I am.
JimmyRopes
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I never had a train. Nor did I ever have Lego. But I just finished repairing my RC heli. Last week I landed on a rock hidden in the gras, which cost me the tail rotor. Now it has fresh blades for both the tail and the main rotor. The blades still need some balancing, but flies again.
The language is JavaScript. that of Mordor, which I will not utter here
I hold an A-7 computer expert classification, Commodore. I'm well acquainted with Dr. Daystrom's theories and discoveries. The basic design of all our ship's computers are JavaScript.
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What about a train set built with Legos?
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Nope, I had space ships, a sub and a big truck. Good times
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Train sets are cool, I don't care what anyone says.
I'd be happy with a little habit if I had the time, space, and money.
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
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