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Odometer Delight (Oct. 2026 Challenge Question)

Posted October 31, 2026 12:00 AM
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Edgar was excited when his new car's odometer showed 15,951 miles.

"Wow, a palindrome. That must be rare," he thought.

To his surprised, a new palindrome appeared just two hours later.

What was that number? How fast was Edgar driving?

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10/31/2026 8:22 AM

The next palindrome would be 16061, 110 miles down the road. He was travelling 55 mph.
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