Oil Exploration Riddle Reaches Curious Depths in Landmark Test
A landman tests oil potential by driving a metal rod into the ground. The rod starts with two fifths buried. After sinking six feet, half as much of the rod remains above ground as initially underground. The problem asks how long the rod was, inviting a geometric approach to the old puzzle.
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