It is the year 2040 and the United States has finally invested in some high-speed rail lines. You are a mid-level manager for
Wyoming Highly Profitable Corporation. You have a big
meeting in the morning with Colorado Not-So Profitable
Corporation. If you are successful in your business meeting today you may find yourself in your boss's good graces and be promoted. Unfortunately, your car has recently broken down. You need to be at a meeting in Denver at 9:00 A.M. One option is to take a train that departs at 8:00 A.M. Alternatively, you could ride to the meeting with another manager, Mr. Not Reliable. You have an important presentation to deliver at the meeting and need to arrive as early as possible. You know that the train travels at 150 miles per hour, but has a 10-minute- layover halfway through the 101 -mile trip. You also know that Mr. Not Reliable cannot depart before 7:30 A.M. and will adamantly refuse to drive any faster than the speed limit of 75 miles per hour.
Which option will allow you to reach the regional sales meeting
sooner?
