Question 8: A squirrel is climbing a 32-meter tall tree.
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A squirrel is climbing a 32-meter tall tree. It climbs 8 meters in the first minute and then rests for the next minute. However, during the rest minute, it accidentally slips down 3 meters. This pattern repeats until the squirrel reaches the top of the tree. How many minutes will it take for the squirrel to reach the top of the tree?
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Answer: A. A) 12 min
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