MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS.
265. By R. T., Nugget Point Lighthouse :—
A totara pile, which measures 24 feet in length, 24 inches in breadth, and 18 inches in depth, is to be floated across a fresh water lagoon ; how many inches will it sink ? a cubic foot of totara weighing 551b. 266. By B T., Nugget Point Lighthouse :—
What is the difference between two balk, one iron, the other lead, the diameter of each being 6 inches ? t>. 0., 'Sandymount.— Will you pleaso fiend weight of water again— the figures were unfortunately accidentally obliterated.
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Otago Witness, Issue 1486, 8 May 1880, Page 20
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