[HedgeHog]

A critter falls into a steep 10-foot hole. Every day, he manages to climb 3 feet, but slides back 2 feet at night while resting. How long before he gets out? Explain your answer.

[AgainstAllOdds]

10 days

but im an asshole at math so thats probably not correct

[losingmyshirt]

Day 1: 3 back to 1 ft
Day 2: 4 back to 2 ft up
Day 3: 5 back to 3 ft up
Day 4: 6 back to 4 ft up
Day 5: 7 back to 5 ft up
Day 6: 8 back to 6 ft uo
Day 7: 9 back to 7 ft up
Day 8: 10 ft and freedom

[HedgeHog]

Originally Posted by AgainstAllOdds

10 days

but im an asshole at math so thats probably not correct

It's the most obvious answer, but no. You've done the math, but not the logic.

[HedgeHog]

Originally Posted by losingmyshirt

Day 1: 3 back to 1 ft
Day 2: 4 back to 2 ft up
Day 3: 5 back to 3 ft up
Day 4: 6 back to 4 ft up
Day 5: 7 back to 5 ft up
Day 6: 8 back to 6 ft uo
Day 7: 9 back to 7 ft up
Day 8: 10 ft and freedom

Winner! 8 days is correct.