A monkey attempts to climb a 60-meter high slippery pole. In the first minute, he climbs 6 meters, but in the second minute, he slips down 3 meters. This alternating pattern continues. How much total time will he take to reach the very top of the pole?

Correct answer: 37 minutes

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) 37 minutes 📚 Explanation: The monkey achieves a net height of 3 meters every 2 minutes. However, during his final jump, he will reach the top and will not slip down. He needs to steadily climb 54 meters (60 - 6). Reaching 54 meters will take (54 ÷ 3) × 2 = 36 minutes. In the 37th minute, he will make a 6-meter jump, reaching exactly 60 meters.