Peri the winkle leaves on Monday to go and visit Granny, 90m away. Except for rest days, Peri travels 1m each day (24-hour period) at a constant rate and without pause. However, Peri stops for a 24-hour rest every tenth day, that is, after every nine days’ travelling.
On which day of the week does Peri arrive at Granny’s?
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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