Go Figure (mind game)

[loderunner]

person staying upstairs was murdered.

[kwchang]

person staying upstairs was murdered. ... HaHaHa, how can blood ooze through the floor like that? If so, the floor would not support anything above that room and simply crash through la.

Firstly, no one said it was the Dr's blood ... it was only fresh blood. I would say Dr Amanapa probably used something to shoot at a lizard on the ceiling (it was right above him), killing it and splattering its blood on the ceiling. The cicak of course was not there anymore because it would have dropped dead on the floor.

Dr. Amanapa must have a hobby of shooting cicaks with his rubber bands.

Why lizard? Venus mentioned Cicakman earlier didn't he? :D

[wern90]

Maybe he splattered a mosquitoe on the ceiling? He took his slipper and threw it at the ceiling and squashed it :)

[Dervish]

person staying upstairs was murdered.
Sorry, Loderunner. I'm afraid Mr Chang is correct about the floor. It just isn't decent for blood to ooze through the floor like that.
:)

... HaHaHa, how can blood ooze through the floor like that? If so, the floor would not support anything above that room and simply crash through la.

Firstly, no one said it was the Dr's blood ... it was only fresh blood. I would say Dr Amanapa probably used something to shoot at a lizard on the ceiling (it was right above him), killing it and splattering its blood on the ceiling. The cicak of course was not there anymore because it would have dropped dead on the floor.

Dr. Amanapa must have a hobby of shooting cicaks with his rubber bands.

Why lizard? Venus mentioned Cicakman earlier didn't he? :D
And Mr Chang, you are close.

[Dervish]

Maybe he splattered a mosquitoe on the ceiling? He took his slipper and threw it at the ceiling and squashed it :)

Yes, you are correct!!!

[Dervish]

....which brings us to the next question......Lizard's blood. What color is it?

[currymee]

....which brings us to the next question......Lizard's blood. What color is it?

RED ... it may be cold-blooded but that has got nothing to do with colour ... :rolleyes: :D :D

[Dervish]

RED ... it may be cold-blooded but that has got nothing to do with colour ... :rolleyes: :D :D
Have you actually slaughtered one to study it's blood? :eek: :eek:

The color had something to do with the compound used to carry oxygen. In lizards, that compound isn't iron.

[wern90]

Have you actually slaughtered one to study it's blood? :eek: :eek:

The color had something to do with the compound used to carry oxygen. In lizards, that compound isn't iron.

its blood is blue?

[loderunner]

the compound is copper making the blood bluish green

[Dervish]

its blood is blue?

the compound is copper making the blood bluish green

Agree, although I haven't actually dissected one to justify the agreement.
Anyone who disagree please speak up now or forever hold your silence.

[Dervish]

The day before yesterday Lily Li was nine years old. Next year she will be twelve. How is this possible

[wern90]

The day before yesterday Lily Li was nine years old. Next year she will be twelve. How is this possible

She was born on a leap year ? feb 29 or something like tht :D

[akiyoshi]

30/12 : Age 9 ( The day before yesterday )
31/12 : Age 10 ( Yesterday, which is her birthday)
1/1 : Age 11 ( Today, new year's day so add up 1 year to her age.)
Next Year : Age 12 :D

[akiyoshi]

Agree, although I haven't actually dissected one to justify the agreement.
Anyone who disagree please speak up now or forever hold your silence.

Have never dissected one, but squashed one too many in my lifetime,
at door hinges, kitchen drawers .... yucks, freak me out.
And when they finally drop, the remains were red - nowhere near blue nor green.

Even cold-blooded reptiles, fish, snake's blood are all red. NO ?

[Dervish]

She was born on a leap year ? feb 29 or something like tht :D

:) sorry, you are incorrect.

[Dervish]

30/12 : Age 9 ( The day before yesterday )
31/12 : Age 10 ( Yesterday, which is her birthday)
1/1 : Age 11 ( Today, new year's day so add up 1 year to her age.)
Next Year : Age 12 :D

Akiyoshi, just to clarify....... on 31/12 she is 10 years old. Then on 1/1, the following day she is one year older? How is that? :) .... close .....but need a little more clarification. :)

[Dervish]

Have never dissected one, but squashed one too many in my lifetime,
at door hinges, kitchen drawers .... yucks, freak me out.
And when they finally drop, the remains were red - nowhere near blue nor green.

Even cold-blooded reptiles, fish, snake's blood are all red. NO ?
Following your interesting observation, I googled this question and found an assortment of answers. Two sites came out with a variation of blue/green. One mentioned copper as the compound transporting the oxygen and thereby giving it its bluish green color. Another site reported that the color is due to the existence of bile in their blood. So this is getting interesting.
This little guy's been hanging around (literally) in our house for generations and yet we knew so little about him.

You said the remains were red. Could those be the organs, liver, perhaps? The googled report mentioned that the bluish green color is very faint because copper is not very efficient at carrying oxygen.

But thanks for your feedbacks. Now we know how little we know. :) :) :)

[Dervish]

I have dissected cockroaches before in school. Their so called blood is known as haemocoel and is milky white in color. When I googled, the feedback was 'colorless'. :confused: :confused: ...now I'm wondering if that googled report on lizard blood can be relied upon.

Guess the only way to find that out for sure is a dissection. I've lost my dissecting tools. Anyone? :) :) :)

[akiyoshi]

The day before yesterday Lily Li was nine years old. Next year she will be twelve. How is this possible

Ok, correction on my previous answer.

Today is 1/1
Yesterday, 31/12 : Lily's birthday so she turned 10 years old.
The day before yesterday: Lily was nine years old.

This year by 31/12 (Lily's birthday), she'll turn 11 years old.
Next year by 31/12, she'll become 12 years old.

Since u didn't mention which date of next year, assume by end of the year. :)

[Dervish]

Ok, correction on my previous answer.

Today is 1/1
Yesterday, 31/12 : Lily's birthday so she turned 10 years old.
The day before yesterday: Lily was nine years old.

This year by 31/12 (Lily's birthday), she'll turn 11 years old.
Next year by 31/12, she'll become 12 years old.

Since u didn't mention which date of next year, assume by end of the year. :)



Yes, Akiyoshi.....You are Correct!!

[Dervish]

How many triangles can you see in this picture?
http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/q1-1.jpg

[LMei]

i counted 11.

[coleslaw]

13................

[Dervish]

13................



Yes, you are Correct !

[Dervish]

D H M S ?
is a Letter Sequence. What is ?

[birdy]

Day,Hour,Minute, Second? :D

[Dervish]

Day,Hour,Minute, Second? :D
:D :D No la. This is one of those sequences and series puzzles you have to solve in Modern Maths.

[kwchang]

would it be D H M S Z ?
the letters are separated by increasing numbers of letters in between

[Dervish]

would it be D H M S Z ?
the letters are separated by increasing numbers of letters in between

Yes! You are Correct!
Looks like we are now ready for the next puzzle

[Dervish]

Which option below (A to E) continues the sequence? Please explain the logic for your choice.
http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/q2.jpg

[birdy]

It takes only 5 guesses to be correct ... let me be the first to put my guess.... I will say "B" is the answer

[kwchang]

It takes only 5 guesses to be correct ... let me be the first to put my guess.... I will say "B" is the answer
You know why you cannot "hentam" like that? Venus asks that we should explain our selection la :p :D

[akiyoshi]

My Form 3 kid got hooked on your puzzles, venuspop ! More fun than revising for PMR !

Here's his answer, which is also the same as my answer though we reached it differently.

Answer: E
Black - 2 steps anti clockwise, reverse flip, ie change out -> in
Red - 2 steps clockwise, reverse flip, ie in -> out

[Dervish]

It takes only 5 guesses to be correct ... let me be the first to put my guess.... I will say "B" is the answer

And the logic for your choice will be?
Don't la simply tembak....:D:D:D...must also explain why you tembak this one...:D

[Dervish]

My Form 3 kid got hooked on your puzzles, venuspop ! More fun than revising for PMR !

Here's his answer, which is also the same as my answer though we reached it differently.

Answer: E
Black - 2 steps anti clockwise, reverse flip, ie change out -> in
Red - 2 steps clockwise, reverse flip, ie in -> out



Yes, Akiyoshi and Form 3 kid,
you are both correct.
You said you deduced the answer differently.
Care to share?

[kwchang]

May I give the pictorial solution ....
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/kwchang/USJ%20dot-com%20Forum/puzzle-solution-1.gif
use black arrow for Black and red arrow for Red

[Dervish]

May I give the pictorial solution ....
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/kwchang/USJ%20dot-com%20Forum/puzzle-solution-1.gif
use black arrow for Black and red arrow for Red

Correct but you did not explain the flips in and out the pentagon. :D..the arcs, I mean :)

[kwchang]

Correct but you did not explain the flips in and out the pentagon. :D..the arcs, I mean :)
If you look at the pics, you can see why the curved segments orientate as they do. It is clear from the pictures - that was why I gave the pictorial answer. Do you see that the segments maintain their positions with the movement across the pentagram?

Of course, you can also say
black = out in out in
red = in out in out

[akiyoshi]

My Form 3 kid got hooked on your puzzles, venuspop ! More fun than revising for PMR !

Here's his answer, which is also the same as my answer though we reached it differently.

Answer: E
Black - 2 steps anti clockwise, reverse flip, ie change out -> in
Red - 2 steps clockwise, reverse flip, ie in -> out


Mine:
Black - 3 steps clockwise, and each step reverse flip
Red - 3 steps anti-clockwise, and each step reverse flip

[Dervish]

If you look at the pics, you can see why the curved segments orientate as they do. It is clear from the pictures - that was why I gave the pictorial answer. Do you see that the segments maintain their positions with the movement across the pentagram?

Of course, you can also say
black = out in out in
red = in out in out
:D:D:D ...all roads lead to Rome.....:D:D:D

[Dervish]

Mine:
Black - 3 steps clockwise, and each step reverse flip
Red - 3 steps anti-clockwise, and each step reverse flip

Then my answer agrees with your Form 3 son and our answers agree with the actual answer....:D

If we go by your directions, we won't end up with E..... :confused: :confused:

[Dervish]

Okay, now for dessert.....

Arnold bought a used car for $600 and sold it to Akiyoshi's Form 3 boy for $800. He later bought it back for $1000 and resold it for $1200. Did Arnold make any profit and if so how much?

[wern90]

Okay, now for dessert.....

Arnold bought a used car for $600 and sold it to Akiyoshi's Form 3 boy for $800. He later bought it back for $1000 and resold it for $1200. Did Arnold make any profit and if so how much?



He made a profit of $200?

[Dervish]

He made a profit of $200?

Sorry. Incorrect. :):)

[LMei]

$400 profit?

[Dervish]

$400 profit?


Yes. You are correct! :)

[birdy]

Here is an easy one .... anyone?

http://img20.imageporter.com/i/00081/ah5mmv1guvko_t.jpg (http://www.imageporter.com/ah5mmv1guvko/Numbers.png.html)

What is the appropriate number for A, B, C & D? Explain your answer. :)

[kwchang]

Here is an easy one .... anyone?..
Looks easy, I'll let others have a go first... if no one gets it by lunch-time, then I give my answer :D :) So hurry up guys

[birdy]

Looks easy, I'll let others have a go first... if no one gets it by lunch-time, then I give my answer :D :) So hurry up guys
Wow Chang.. you are damn fast... yes..it is an easy puzzle.

[Dervish]

ahh... this one looks easy. I'll also pass until after lunch. Then kwchang, we compare answers and argue until the cows come home before birdy comes in with the answer, ok?

[birdy]

ahh... this one looks easy. I'll also pass until after lunch. Then kwchang, we compare answers and argue until the cows come home before birdy comes in with the answer, ok?
If this is straight forward answer - I don't see how both of you gonna argue loh... by the way.. beware of Chang's super power - banana boomerang :p

[Dervish]

If this is straight forward answer - I don't see how both of you gonna argue loh... by the way.. beware of Chang's super power - banana boomerang :p

Yes la. I forgot again. Nobody mess around with boomerang bananas. Thank you for caution....:D....I think I come back here only way...way...way after lunch...when the boomerang loses its strength and lands.:D.....

[birdy]

Since the previous puzzle so easy... let me come out with one more for 2 of you to think first

Find the ages of Chang, Currymee, Quietstorm, Venuspop and Akiyoshi if .....

Chang + Currymee = 33 years
Quietstorm + Venuspop = 95 years
Akiyoshi + Chang = 72 years
Chang + Venuspop = 87 years
Akiyoshi + Currymee = 73 years

[kwchang]

Chang + Currymee = 33 years
Quietstorm + Venuspop = 95 years
Akiyoshi + Chang = 72 years
Chang + Venuspop = 87 years
Akiyoshi + Currymee = 73 years
The solution --
Chang + Currymee = 33
So, Chang=33-Currymee
Akiyoshi + Chang = 72
we get
Akiyoshi + 33 - Currymee = 72
Akiyoshi - Currymee = 72-33 = 39
while Akiyoshi + Currymee = 73 years (from above)
Therefore
2(Akiyoshi)=39+73=112
So
Akiyoshi=112/2=56
substituting back...
Chang=72-Akiyoshi = 72-56 = 16
Currymee = 73-Akiyoshi = 73-56 = 17
Venuspop = 87-Chang=87-16= 71
Quietstorm=95-Venuspop = 95-71 = 24
:)

[birdy]

The solution --
Chang + Currymee = 33
So, Chang=33-Currymee
Akiyoshi + Chang = 72
we get
Akiyoshi + 33 - Currymee = 72
Akiyoshi - Currymee = 72-33 = 39
while Akiyoshi + Currymee = 73 years (from above)
Therefore
2(Akiyoshi)=39+73=112
So
Akiyoshi=112/2=56
substituting back...
Chang=72-Akiyoshi = 72-56 = 16
Currymee = 73-Akiyoshi = 73-56 = 17
Venuspop = 87-Chang=87-16= 71
Quietstorm=95-Venuspop = 95-71 = 24
:)
B I N G O It takes some simple calculation to get the answers. :)

[birdy]

Here is an easy one .... anyone?

http://img20.imageporter.com/i/00081/ah5mmv1guvko_t.jpg (http://www.imageporter.com/ah5mmv1guvko/Numbers.png.html)

What is the appropriate number for A, B, C & D? Explain your answer. :)
Still waiting for someone to take on this puzzle ... both Chang and Venuspop are giving chance to others to attempt this simple puzzle.

[kwchang]

ahh... this one looks easy. I'll also pass until after lunch. Then kwchang, we compare answers and argue until the cows come home before birdy comes in with the answer, ok?
venuspop, you jalan first ... since you had been giving most of the questions, now is the time for you to participate in answering la :D

[Dervish]

The solution --
Chang + Currymee = 33
So, Chang=33-Currymee
Akiyoshi + Chang = 72
we get
Akiyoshi + 33 - Currymee = 72
Akiyoshi - Currymee = 72-33 = 39
while Akiyoshi + Currymee = 73 years (from above)
Therefore
2(Akiyoshi)=39+73=112
So
Akiyoshi=112/2=56
substituting back...
Chang=72-Akiyoshi = 72-56 = 16
Currymee = 73-Akiyoshi = 73-56 = 17
Venuspop = 87-Chang=87-16= 71
Quietstorm=95-Venuspop = 95-71 = 24
:)

agree.....wa....you are fast....other forumers should distract you so I can answer this first......:D:D:D:D

[kwchang]

....other forumers should distract you so I can answer this first.....
So sorry,
Where are my manners?
Like they say, age before beauty
(re: Venuspop=71, Chang=16) :D :D :rolleyes: ;)

[Dervish]

So sorry,
Where are my manners?
Like they say, age before beauty
(re: Venuspop=71, Chang=16) :D :D :rolleyes: ;)

I shall now make an official complain to birdy...for bias puzzle
Why am I the oldest in the puzzle?
*hands on waist....frowning*
:D:D:D

[birdy]

Don't so poh poh mah mah lar... come on .. take the quiz.. I don't think anyone would like to attempt that easy one. The form 3 boy still at school.. :)

[birdy]

I think this will give certain level of difficulties. .....

http://img20.imageporter.com/i/00081/prewy3bff7jk_t.jpg (http://www.imageporter.com/prewy3bff7jk/Numbers2.png.html)

What numbers should replace the question marks on the bottom row? Please explain your answers.

[kwchang]

I think this will give certain level of difficulties. .....What numbers should replace the question marks on the bottom row?...
Venus and others ... another easy one la ... faitee, faitee :D

[birdy]

Venus and others ... another easy one la ... faitee, faitee :D
Wah :eek: So fast you got the answer?

OK.. am going out to cure my hunger pangs :D ..hope to see answers pouring in when back from lunch.

[kwchang]

...The form 3 boy still at school.. :)
If none of us adults have the answer, then I suggest we let Akiyoshi's son try it first ... I can wait till this evening

BTW, thanks are in order to Birdy for the 2 excellent number puzzles ... trains the mind to see sequences :D

[Dervish]

I think this will give certain level of difficulties. .....

http://img20.imageporter.com/i/00081/prewy3bff7jk_t.jpg (http://www.imageporter.com/prewy3bff7jk/Numbers2.png.html)

What numbers should replace the question marks on the bottom row? Please explain your answers.
I agree. This question is for "The Kid". I think I've got it too.

Note: Akiyoshi's 15 year-old son, hereinafter called "The Kid" so it rolls off our finger tip nice and easy. Any objection, Akiyoshi? :D

[birdy]

I am fine if both of the genius here want to wait. ;) Let's give a chance to Akiyoshi's son or maybe some other forumers to try out before we move on. We shall see........

[Dervish]

I am fine if both of the genius here want to wait. ;) Let's give a chance to Akiyoshi's son or maybe some other forumers to try out before we move on. We shall see........

ee-yoh...:eek: don't use semi-lewd words like this la....:eek: :eek: ..nobody dare to participate now....:eek: :eek: :D:D:D

[Dervish]

oi? Its 5 and Akiyoshi and The Kid (pending approval) is not in yet?

[kwchang]

Post yr answer la, myself cannot wait oredi la ;) :D

[Dervish]

Post yr answer la, myself cannot wait oredi la ;) :D
ok....I go look see the question first ...forgotten what it is....have to think all over again :D:D:D

[Dervish]

Here is an easy one .... anyone?

http://img20.imageporter.com/i/00081/ah5mmv1guvko_t.jpg (http://www.imageporter.com/ah5mmv1guvko/Numbers.png.html)

What is the appropriate number for A, B, C & D? Explain your answer. :)

5, 7, 9, 13 agree or not? You solve the second one la. See whether this beauty got brain or not...:D:D (i.e. Venuspop=71, Chang=16)
oh....must explain?
each number adds to the last in increasing quantum...

[birdy]

5, 7, 9, 13 agree or not? You solve the second one la. See whether this beauty got brain or not...:D:D (i.e. Venuspop=71, Chang=16)
oh....must explain?
each number adds to the last in increasing quantum...
B I N G O !!!!. This kid question is too easy for someone at the senior age :D :D :D

[birdy]

I think this will give certain level of difficulties. .....

http://img20.imageporter.com/i/00081/prewy3bff7jk_t.jpg (http://www.imageporter.com/prewy3bff7jk/Numbers2.png.html)

What numbers should replace the question marks on the bottom row? Please explain your answers.
Chang, you turn to answer this one.... as challenged by venuspop...

[Dervish]

B I N G O !!!!. This kid question is too easy for someone at the senior age :D :D :D

Rub it in some more har? :rolleyes:
You wait ar......you just wait ar.......
;) :D

[Dervish]

Chang, you turn to answer this one.... as challenged by venuspop...

Actually this one is also easy....just troublesome to explain.

But we'll give YOUNG Chang a chance to explain la, ok?

[birdy]

Rub it in some more har? :rolleyes:
You wait ar......you just wait ar.......
;) :D
Let your horses come ... :D :D

[kwchang]

I think this will give certain level of difficulties. .....

http://img20.imageporter.com/i/00081/prewy3bff7jk_t.jpg (http://www.imageporter.com/prewy3bff7jk/Numbers2.png.html)

What numbers should replace the question marks on the bottom row? Please explain your answers.

the solution is by adding 2 numbers on one row and the sum is in the row immediately below and so on for each row. Let me name the columns A,B,C,D reading from left to right and the rows 1,2,3,4,5 reading from top to bottom
The cells will be
A1,B1,C1,D1
A2,B2,C2,D2
A3,B3,C3,D3 ... and so on

to get the numbers in A2,B2,C2,D2, you do the following
B1+C1 = A2
A1+C1 = B2
B1+D1 = C2
C1+D1 = D2
and so on for the other rows
therefore, the last row will be
95, 97, 88, 93

[Dervish]

the solution is by adding 2 numbers on one row and the sum is in the row immediately below and so on for each row. Let me name the columns A,B,C,D reading from left to right and the rows 1,2,3,4,5 reading from top to bottom
The cells will be
A1,B1,C1,D1
A2,B2,C2,D2
A3,B3,C3,D3 ... and so on

to get the numbers in A2,B2,C2,D2, you do the following
B1+C1 = A2
A1+C1 = B2
B1+D1 = C2
C1+D1 = D2
and so on for the other rows
therefore, the last row will be
95, 97, 88, 93

concur.
But I think I wouldn't be able to explain it so beautifully :D:D

[birdy]

the solution is by adding 2 numbers on one row and the sum is in the row immediately below and so on for each row. Let me name the columns A,B,C,D reading from left to right and the rows 1,2,3,4,5 reading from top to bottom
The cells will be
A1,B1,C1,D1
A2,B2,C2,D2
A3,B3,C3,D3 ... and so on

to get the numbers in A2,B2,C2,D2, you do the following
B1+C1 = A2
A1+C1 = B2
B1+D1 = C2
C1+D1 = D2
and so on for the other rows
therefore, the last row will be
95, 97, 88, 93
B I N G O !!!!This proven than YOUNG people able to explain better than senior people :D Venuspop, now you know how to explain logically? :D (Venuspop gonna hate me ... :p )

[Dervish]

B I N G O !!!!This proven than YOUNG people able to explain better than senior people :D Venuspop, now you know how to explain logically? :D (Venuspop gonna hate me ... :p )
ee-yoh...now I have to go wring somebody's neck....
*goes around forum looking for little birdy* :D :D

[birdy]

3182596 is to 65283

and 6742835 is to 53476

therefore 7496258 is to ?

[kwchang]

5, 7, 9, 13 agree or not? You solve the second one la. See whether this beauty got brain or not...:D:D (i.e. Venuspop=71, Chang=16)
oh....must explain?
each number adds to the last in increasing quantum...
Teng-kew for the 'beauty' part :D

BTW, do notice for the first matrix puzzle, there is a sequence both vertically and horizontally
using the
A1,B1,C1,D1
A2,B2,C2,D2 ... format, we get -
horizontally, from left to right, A1+1=B1, B1+2=C1, C1+3=D1 and so forth
vertically, from bottom to top, A4+1=A3, A3+2=A2, A2+3=A1 and so on....

This is a beautiful 2X2 sequence

[birdy]

Teng-kew for the 'beauty' part :D

BTW, do notice for the first matrix puzzle, there is a sequence both vertically and horizontally
using the
A1,B1,C1,D1
A2,B2,C2,D2 ... format, we get -
horizontally, from left to right, A1+1=B1, B1+2=C1, C1+3=D1 and so forth
vertically, from bottom to top, A4+1=A3, A3+2=A2, A2+3=A1 and so on....

This is a beautiful 2X2 sequence
Indeed.. actually I solved this puzzle thru vertical sequence.

[birdy]

3182596 is to 65283

and 6742835 is to 53476

therefore 7496258 is to ?
Now, Venuspop.. would you like to take this challenge?

[Dervish]

3182596 is to 65283

and 6742835 is to 53476

therefore 7496258 is to ?
85297? . . . . . .no....can't be....try again

[birdy]

85297? . . . . . .no....can't be....try again
No... you got 3 numbers correct and in correct position... keep trying.

[kwchang]

85297? . . . . . .no....can't be....try again
Ah.ha, I see Venus also see the same pattern like I was trying to but the first sequence's solution isn't exactly applicable to the 2nd ... and therefore Venus went "no...can't be..." for the 3rd sequence. HaHa, I am stumped there too.

OK la, let Venus solve it. Gotta go offline... will check you guys out later tonight. Have fun :D :)

[kwchang]

lemme tembak - 85247 - ok?

[kwchang]

or 85647 ??

[birdy]

lemme tembak - 85247 - ok?

or 85647 ??
Which is your answer? You must be able explain the logic behind your answer.

[kwchang]

As I said, I need to go offline...let Venus provide the answer la ;) :D

[Dervish]

birdy...got typo error or not? I saw a small link but you said answer wrong, which I agree with because the same rule doesn't apply back in the first mapping....you very bad one....ask a 71 year old to crack head like this.....:eek: :eek:
...saw a second link but still doesn't fit in......makan then come back and look again...
answer can't be 86247....because that link is also weak.....*puts on sunglasses* ...hasta la vista birdy....I'll be back!**:D

[Dervish]

I think it is 85647 but I have a very ridiculous explanation for it....so...still thinking...hoping to fish something better.....

My fellow friends....any luck?
Want to brainstorm a bit?:):)

[birdy]

birdy...got typo error or not? I saw a small link but you said answer wrong, which I agree with because the same rule doesn't apply back in the first mapping....you very bad one....ask a 71 year old to crack head like this.....:eek: :eek:
...saw a second link but still doesn't fit in......makan then come back and look again...
answer can't be 86247....because that link is also weak.....*puts on sunglasses* ...hasta la vista birdy....I'll be back!**:D
Confirmed no typo error... just maybe your 71 years old brain not wired properly liao :p ... think harder. :D

[birdy]

I think it is 85647 but I have a very ridiculous explanation for it....so...still thinking...hoping to fish something better.....

My fellow friends....any luck?
Want to brainstorm a bit?:):)
Go ahead and brainstorm.. I have the time to wait for the answer. :)

[Dervish]

so it is not 85647?

[Dervish]

First and last digit reverse, therefore 8 is first 7 is last? Birdy?
Next, I am keeping 6 and 4, because both adds up to 10 (as in 8 and 2 and later 7 and 3for 1st and 2nd number)
That's 4 digit and I need one more, so I keep 5 because it is the middle number (between 9 and 2)...i.e. 5 and 4 in your 1st and 2nd number respectively..
so we have 8 and 7, 6 and 4 now 5
Put that in reverse order of your 3rd number and we get 85647.
Ridiculous or not?
*sigh*...yes. But this is my last try. My eyes crossed already. I'm not going to think anymore....just sleep this off. :)

[kwchang]

(1) 3182596 --> 65283
(2) 6742835 --> 53476
(3) 7496258 --> ?
Venuspop, I was also thinking like you earlier today
Then when I finally got online at 1am and looked at your last explanation, it did not look right. Then everything clicked for me ... The clue I got from you was your mention of 2 digits adding to 10 (but you used that clue wrongly) ... that one clue was the key but it had to be used in a simple manner... see below -

Look for the pattern in (1) and (2) ...
(1) Remove highest and lowest digits that add to 10 = 9 & 1
we then get 38256
reverse the order = 65283

(2) Remove highest and lowest digits that add to 10 = 8 & 2
we then get 67435
reverse the order = 53476

so finally, we get the answer - it has to be right because the logic is simple and it makes sense

(3) Remove highest and lowest digits that add to 10 = 8 & 2
we then get 74965
reverse the order = 56947 :D :p :)

[birdy]

so finally, we get the answer - it has to be right because the logic is simple and it makes sense

(3) Remove highest and lowest digits that add to 10 = 8 & 2
we then get 74965
reverse the order = 56947 :D :p :)
Unfortunately, it isn't correct. Clue : no additions involved.

[kwchang]

Unfortunately, it isn't correct. Clue : no additions involved.
Well, if the solution applies to the 3, and it is still not the answer, it only means the question has multiple possible solutions.... flaw in the original conceptualisation of the puzzle.

[kwchang]

Use another logic..
the sequence is to remove the next smallest/largest digits and reverse the order
(1) remove 1 & 9
(2) remove 2 & 8
(3) remove 4 & 7 (there was no 3, so had to pick 4)
Then we get (3) 7496258 --> 96258 reversed order to 85269

[birdy]

(3) Remove highest and lowest digits that add to 10 = 8 & 2
we then get 74965
reverse the order = 56947

Well, if the solution applies to the 3, and it is still not the answer, it only means the question has multiple possible solutions.... flaw in the original conceptualisation of the puzzle.
Well... I think your logic is correct too. I will take it as CORRECT. But this puzzle actually just elimination of numbers logic, no addition involved. Would you want to figure out the intended answer? If not, we can close this puzzle and move on with new one. :)

[birdy]

Use another logic..
the sequence is to remove the next smallest/largest digits and reverse the order
(1) remove 1 & 9
(2) remove 2 & 8
(3) remove 4 & 7 (there was no 3, so had to pick 4)
Then we get (3) 7496258 --> 96258 reversed order to 85269
Have you missed something here? Please check again your answer. :)

[akiyoshi]

I agree. This question is for "The Kid". I think I've got it too.

Note: Akiyoshi's 15 year-old son, hereinafter called "The Kid" so it rolls off our finger tip nice and easy. Any objection, Akiyoshi? :D


Thank you for the privilege ! Wow, have missed so much action in just 1 day.
"The Kid" is honoured to get so much coverage !

[akiyoshi]

Have you missed something here? Please check again your answer. :)


Isn't it 85647 ? Just remove the largest and smallest digit and reverse.
7496258 -> 85647

[birdy]

Isn't it 85647 ? Just remove the largest and smallest digit and reverse.
7496258 -> 85647
B I N G O !!! We have a winner ...............................

[kwchang]

Well done akiyoshi
HaHaHa, we were right all along ... "The Kid" would have solved it yesterday. Never mind if the father needs to do it today, still the same gene pool mah :D

I concede, I should have just removed the lowest and highest number and not the next lowest/highest - see, Birdy, there are so many possible "right" solutions, this particular puzzle is extremely flawed. The good ones have only ONE solution, not many answers

OK-la, give us a super-duper tough one next

[Dervish]

Venuspop, I was also thinking like you earlier today
Then when I finally got online at 1am and looked at your last explanation, it did not look right. Then everything clicked for me ... The clue I got from you was your mention of 2 digits adding to 10 (but you used that clue wrongly) ... that one clue was the key but it had to be used in a simple manner... see below -

Look for the pattern in (1) and (2) ...
(1) Remove highest and lowest digits that add to 10 = 9 & 1
we then get 38256
reverse the order = 65283

(2) Remove highest and lowest digits that add to 10 = 8 & 2
we then get 67435
reverse the order = 53476

so finally, we get the answer - it has to be right because the logic is simple and it makes sense

(3) Remove highest and lowest digits that add to 10 = 8 & 2
we then get 74965
reverse the order = 56947 :D :p :)

Yes, I've thought about that but rejected it because it didn't follow the pattern in 1 and 2....where the first and last digit is retained but reverse....I see your argument. It is persuasive....giving it a thought....

Oh..I see that the puzzle is solved. Agrees with my answer except that my explanation is flawed....:D:D

[akiyoshi]

B I N G O !!! We have a winner ...............................


Actually, the answer came out from Venuspop and Kwchang earlier, and with no confirmation from Birdy, I too thought this answer was wrong.
But the clue that Venuspop hit 3 correct positions, and that there is no addition involved, it must be a simple solution.

Well, just timely and lucky, thanks to many clues before me. :D
KwChang, u reeaaaaaaallllly thought through many many options on this one. OTSUKARESAMA DE****A !
( San Foo Sai ).

[Dervish]

Well, if the solution applies to the 3, and it is still not the answer, it only means the question has multiple possible solutions.... flaw in the original conceptualisation of the puzzle.

I agree. The question is flawed because my reasoning works too.:)

[Dervish]

Thank you for the privilege ! Wow, have missed so much action in just 1 day.
"The Kid" is honoured to get so much coverage !
Ladies and gentlemen, we have got lesen for "The Kid". Not only Chang can give lesen around here.... :p :D

[birdy]

Actually, the answer came out from Venuspop and Kwchang earlier, and with no confirmation from Birdy, I too thought this answer was wrong.
They gave multiple answers! I can't accept that as correct answer, can I? :confused:

I agree. The question is flawed because my reasoning works too.
I doubt your reasoning is correct. I think Chang's reason is acceptable.

[Dervish]

They gave multiple answers! I can't accept that as correct answer, can I? :confused:

I doubt your reasoning is correct. I think Chang's reason is acceptable.


Never mind la. Let's just move on. :) :)

[birdy]

No one post new puzzle?

Let me keep this thread active with easy one ....

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/birdy8888/number3.png

What is the right number for '?'

P/S : if the image is too small, click to enlarge it.

[akiyoshi]

Thanks birdy for yet another easy puzzle.
Will let others have a try.

[currymee]

4 :p :D

[birdy]

4 :p :D
B I N G O !!!! Finally, this easy puzzle able to attract Currymee back .. welcome back to the game, Currymee. Stay tuned for more challenging one.

[currymee]

B I N G O !!!! Finally, this easy puzzle able to attract Currymee back .. welcome back to the game, Currymee. Stay tuned for more challenging one.

Ya-lor, must be STD 1 level - or else, I will be scratching my bald head .... :D :D :p :p

[birdy]

Ya-lor, must be STD 1 level - or else, I will be scratching my bald head .... :D :D :p :p
Just eat more currymee and you can compete with Venuspop, Akiyoshi and Chang liao. :D

[birdy]

Now, something similar like yesterday's puzzle .....

5862 is to 714
and 3498 is to 1113
and 9516 is to 156
therefore 8257 is to ?

;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

[currymee]

Just eat more currymee and you can compete with Venuspop, Akiyoshi and Chang liao. :D

Huh ? All 3 also BOTAKS ? :eek: :eek:

[akiyoshi]

Welcome back, currymee.
THis one is also quite interesting and easy to spot. Mybe Std 2.
Take the challenge !

[Dervish]

ah...so many puzzles posted that I missed out?
some more people call me botak? :eek: :eek: !!!

I think I know this one. Three digit all odd numbers, right?
Will give The Kid or Currymee the chance to nail this.....:)

[currymee]

hahaha ... no-lah, I am the BOTAK :p :p - anyway, I give up on this one, I know it got something to do with addition ... just cannot get the right combination or logic ....

[Dervish]

hahaha ... no-lah, I am the BOTAK :p :p - anyway, I give up on this one, I know it got something to do with addition ... just cannot get the right combination or logic ....
1st and last number..add.
Go nail it!

[currymee]

157 ..... :)

[Dervish]

157 ..... :)
agree...but got to wait for birdy...

BTW, if botak can borrow Samy's toupee

[birdy]

157 ..... :)
B I N G O !!!.

[birdy]

Now, who want to take the honour to post new puzzle?

[Dervish]

Barbie Barb returned to her apartment one evening to find that it had been broken into and vandalized. Pictures were smashed, personal letters were ripped, furniture was slashed, obscene graffiti written on the wall, and her favourite dresses torn. Barbie told Clouseau that she suspected her ex-boyfriend, Billy Bob. Clouseau went to see Billy and explained that Barbie's apartment had been broken into. Billy said he knew nothing about it, but would be happy to help catch the person who wrote such nasty things and caused such damage. Clouseau spoke with Billy for a few more minutes then told him he was under arrest for the crime. How did he know that Billy was the vandal?

[LMei]

Clouseau only told Billy that Barbie's apartment had been broken into. Billy exposed himself by revealing that he knew what happened in the apartment.

[akiyoshi]

This is a Lower-secondary quiz from Akiyoshi's Form 3 kid.

There are 5 men and 5 women in a party. Each man shakes hand with each other person once while each woman shakes hand only with men. How many handshakes took place at the party?

[Jeyanthy]

35 handshakes

[akiyoshi]

35 handshakes

Welcome, Jeyanthy ! BINGO !

[Dervish]

Clouseau only told Billy that Barbie's apartment had been broken into. Billy exposed himself by revealing that he knew what happened in the apartment.


in other words,
Billy mentioned the obscene graffiti but
denied knowledge of the break-in.
Yes, LMei, you are
correct.

[Dervish]

If a wheel has 64 spokes, how many spaces are there between the spokes?

[Jeyanthy]

64 spaces between spokes

[Dervish]

64 spaces between spokes


Yes, you are
Correct !!!

[Dervish]

Billy Bob got out of jail and pushed his car to the St. James Place Hotel. When he arrived he realized he was bankrupt. How could his financial disaster be explained?

[Jeyanthy]

Playing monopoly.......

[Dervish]

Playing monopoly.......


*grins*
Yes, you are
Correct !!

[Dervish]

There was an electrician and a plumber waiting in line for admission to the 'International Home Show'. One of them was the father of the other one's son. How could this be possible?

[birdy]

Father and GRandfather

[Dervish]

Father and GRandfather
sorry, kiddo....*grins*
Incorrect.

[birdy]

Father and Mother

[Dervish]

Father and Mother


More appropriately,
husband and wife,
BUT I'll give you a
BINGO
anyway
*grins*
(see? I very generous one....)

[Dervish]

Please explain your choice.
http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/pu1.jpg

[akiyoshi]

Answer is A ?

[Jeyanthy]

E .....................

[Doodles]

My answer is "E".

[Dervish]

Guys and Gals....Please explain your choice....logic vs tembak...:D:D:D

[akiyoshi]

Answer is A ?

Just flip the upper portion down, and paint it black. :)

[Dervish]

Just flip the upper portion down, and paint it black. :)


And since your choice is "A"
it logically follows that

You are
Correct!

[Dervish]

Once again, a simple explanation for your logical choice would be nice.
http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/pu2.jpg
Is it my eye or is this picture senget?

[birdy]

D - The arrow turns 90 degree each time. The thunderbolt turns 45 degree each time

[Dervish]

D - The arrow turns 90 degree each time. The thunderbolt turns 45 degree each time
how does it turn?
some detail will be nice.

[birdy]

how does it turn?
some detail will be nice.
Turns up ...
For the arrow
1st - pointing down
2nd - pointing right
3rd - pointing up
4th - pointing left

For the thunderbolt
1st - shooting south
2nd - shooting south-east
3rd - shooting east
4th - shooting north-east

[Dervish]

Turns up ...
For the arrow
1st - pointing down
2nd - pointing right
3rd - pointing up
4th - pointing left

For the thunderbolt
1st - shooting south
2nd - shooting south-east
3rd - shooting east
4th - shooting north-east


Aiyo..friend....
the magic word is clockwise 90 degree
and anti-clockwise 45 degree,
ok la...you went to so much trouble....
Yes, you are
Correct!!

[Dervish]

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/pu3.jpg

[birdy]

Is it Letter 'O'?

[akiyoshi]

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/pu3.jpg

"The Kid" is back ! His answer = S. (To note at the top of P, facing S )
To elaborate..
Opposite P is E
Opposite S is O
Opposite H is S ( There are 2 in this dice.)

COrrect ka ?

[Jeyanthy]

My answer is "S"

Opposite P is E
Opposite O is S
Opposite the other S is H

[birdy]

"The Kid" is back ! His answer = S. (To note at the top of P, facing S )
To elaborate..
Opposite P is E
Opposite S is O
Opposite H is S ( There are 2 in this dice.)

COrrect ka ?
I think you got the answer.. I overlooked on the letter direction :o

[Dervish]

Is it Letter 'O'?
sorry, birdy.
Incorrect!

[birdy]

sorry, birdy.
Incorrect!
I know... only realized my mistake after that. Since I saw Akiyoshi has attempted it, I didn't repost my answer.

[Dervish]

"The Kid" is back ! His answer = S. (To note at the top of P, facing S )
To elaborate..
Opposite P is E
Opposite S is O
Opposite H is S ( There are 2 in this dice.)

COrrect ka ?



My answer is "S"

Opposite P is E
Opposite O is S
Opposite the other S is H



Yes, you two are
Correct !!!

[birdy]

OK.. let me take the honour to post new puzzle I found :D

Here it goes....

Five burglars, Jones, Smith, Peterson, Bloggs and Harper burgled five houses called Catalan, Belvedere, Oakmoor, Ardswick and Pinewood, but not necessarily in that order.

The houses have jewellery, paintings, antiques, trophies and money in them but the order tells you nothing about which house contained what.

Exactly one burglar's initial corresponded with the initial of the goods he stole. The burglar who stole money had five letters in his name. Jones only stole things that had obviously been won. Precisely one burglar's initial corresponded with the initial of the house he burgled. Peterson burgled Catalan. Smith and Harper each burgled houses that had a tree in their names. Oakmoor had jewellery stolen from it.

Which burglar stole what from which house?

[akiyoshi]

The kid's answer:

Jones stole trophies from Ardswick. (The last and only house)
Smith stole money from Pinewood. (Number of letters of name same as goods)
Peterson stole paintings from Catalan. (Name same initial as goods)
Bloggs stole antiques from Belvedere. (Name same initial as house)
Harper stole jewellery from Oakmoor. (The last name available for tree related house)

[Jeyanthy]

Jones -> tropies (Not jewellery nor money, but things won) -> Ardswick (last house not taken)
Smith -> money (five letters in his name) -> Pinewood (house with wood in it, not Oakmoor)
Peterson -> paintings (starts with 'p') -> Catalan (not Pinewood)
Bloggs -> antiques (last good not taken) ->Belvedere (same initial as house)
Harper -> jewellery (Oakmoor had jewellery stolen)-> Oakmoor (house with wood in it, not Pinewood)

[birdy]

The kid's answer:

Jones stole trophies from Ardswick. (The last and only house)
Smith stole money from Pinewood. (Number of letters of name same as goods)
Peterson stole paintings from Catalan. (Name same initial as goods)
Bloggs stole antiques from Belvedere. (Name same initial as house)
Harper stole jewellery from Oakmoor. (The last name available for tree related house)

Jones -> tropies (Not jewellery nor money, but things won) -> Ardswick (last house not taken)
Smith -> money (five letters in his name) -> Pinewood (house with wood in it, not Oakmoor)
Peterson -> paintings (starts with 'p') -> Catalan (not Pinewood)
Bloggs -> antiques (last good not taken) ->Belvedere (same initial as house)
Harper -> jewellery (Oakmoor had jewellery stolen)-> Oakmoor (house with wood in it, not Pinewood)
B I N G O !!!... I think I must find tougher quiz now..... :o Too many genius in USJ here.

[Dervish]

Barbie Barb is afraid of monsters hiding under her bed. She usually runs from her bedroom door and leaps onto her bed so the monsters can't get her. Even though Barbie's bed is twelve feet from the door, she manages to switch off her light and jump into bed before her room is dark. Since Barbie doesn't use any device to flip the switch, how is she able to accomplish this remarkable feat?

[akiyoshi]

It was still daytime when Barbie switches off the light, jumps onto the bed,
room still bright, waiting for nightfall !??

[Dervish]

It was still daytime when Barbie switches off the light, jumps onto the bed,
room still bright, waiting for nightfall !??


Gosh....you are
GOOD!!

[Dervish]

Do you remember the good old days when teachers used to pen "Good" or give you stars when you submitted perfect homework? We used to count the "Good"s and see who had the highest.*grins*....

[akiyoshi]

Do you remember the good old days when teachers used to pen "Good" or give you stars when you submitted perfect homework? We used to count the "Good"s and see who had the highest.*grins*....

Sure do. Yeah, I collected a good many of goods, alright !!! Wide :D

[Dervish]

Do they still practice that? The teachers, I mean. We were discussing just the other day how we as human loved commendation especially for work well done. Kids especially needs lots of commendation if we hope to bring out the best in them, don't you agree?

[Jeyanthy]

Do they still practice that? The teachers, I mean. We were discussing just the other day how we as human loved commendation especially for work well done. Kids especially needs lots of commendation if we hope to bring out the best in them, don't you agree?

Not anymore. No more "baik", no more "great job!", "excellent". Books don't even get marked sometimes. When exams are near, teachers sometimes give 30 pages of homework to do. Yang susah, ibu bapa la... :(

[Dervish]

Not anymore. No more "baik", no more "great job!", "excellent". Books don't even get marked sometimes. When exams are near, teachers sometimes give 30 pages of homework to do. Yang susah, ibu bapa la... :(
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
What happened to our education system!!?

[Jeyanthy]

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
What happened to our education system!!?

You have been away too long dear. It's a lots and lots of data for kids to memorise. Whoever can vomit it out, they get the straight 'A's.

[birdy]

Eh :confused: How come the mind game thread becomes education thread?

Let me throw in a new puzzle for you to think ....

The professor was found dead with his calculator next to him in the library. The time of death was well after midnight. His body was lying facing a large mirror. His calculator had the number 11345 on it. This wasn’t unusual, as he worked on equations all day. The professor had scheduled a series of half-hour appointments that day, but they were all with friends and family: Linda, Bill, Christy, Shelley, his brother, and Marty. No other people had access to the library.

The detective immediately knew who the murderer was. How?

[LMei]

Shelly? The numbers in the mirror would read 5hEll

[akiyoshi]

Eh :confused: How come the mind game thread becomes education thread?

Let me throw in a new puzzle for you to think ....

The professor was found dead with his calculator next to him in the library. The time of death was well after midnight. His body was lying facing a large mirror. His calculator had the number 11345 on it. This wasn’t unusual, as he worked on equations all day. The professor had scheduled a series of half-hour appointments that day, but they were all with friends and family: Linda, Bill, Christy, Shelley, his brother, and Marty. No other people had access to the library.

The detective immediately knew who the murderer was. How?

Thank you, Birdy for a refreshing detective puzzle. Think I got it, but can wait for others to try first. GOtta go. OK, looks like LMei got it too.

[birdy]

Shelly? The numbers in the mirror would read 5hEll

B I N G O !!!!

Really thankful that USJ is full with detective geniuses..... :)

[Dervish]

Picture three boxes containing fruit. The first box is marked cherries, the second box is marked bananas, and the third box is marked cherries and bananas. Each of the boxes is labelled incorrectly. How could you label each box correctly if you were allowed to select only one fruit from one of the boxes?

[birdy]

Picture three boxes containing fruit. The first box is marked cherries, the second box is marked bananas, and the third box is marked cherries and bananas. Each of the boxes is labelled incorrectly. How could you label each box correctly if you were allowed to select only one fruit from one of the boxes?
Let me try.... :rolleyes: Pick the fruit from the cherries and bananas box. If you picked cherries, meaning that box contains only cherries. Then, just interchange the label for the other two box since you said that all the boxes is labelled incorrectly. :) Correct kah? :confused:

[Dervish]

Let me try.... :rolleyes: Pick the fruit from the cherries and bananas box. If you picked cherries, meaning that box contains only cherries. Then, just interchange the label for the other two box since you said that all the boxes is labelled incorrectly. :) Correct kah? :confused:


BINGO!!
smart birdy

[Dervish]

How many triangles can you find in this figure?
http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/q5.jpg

[birdy]

Lazy to count lar... roughly counted - 46?

[Dervish]

Lazy to count lar... roughly counted - 46?
sorry
incorrect :)

[coleslaw]

133...............

[Dervish]

133...............
*frowns*... 133? How did you get that?

[coleslaw]

*frowns*... 133? How did you get that?
out of the air!!... :D
so i take it as wrong? :D :p

[Dervish]

out of the air!!... :D
so i take it as wrong? :D :p
:D oh!!...okay...

you got me :eek: there!! :D

Thought I've lost me marbles.....:D

For the record, sorry...incorrect.

Let me tell ya, this one's a mean puzzle... ;)

[birdy]

out of the air!!... :D
so i take it as wrong? :D :p
Coleslaw, this one not Sport Toto or Magnum 4D lar... how can you pick a figure from the air :rolleyes: :D

[currymee]

256 or 257 .... as I am not sure to add one more or not ... :p

[akiyoshi]

ok-la. I counted .. bleary-eyed liao !
42, if wrong, not going to count again !

[Dervish]

256 or 257 .... as I am not sure to add one more or not ... :p

sorry.
Incorrect.

[Dervish]

ok-la. I counted .. bleary-eyed liao !
42, if wrong, not going to count again !
sorry
Incorrect!
Ask The Kid to try!!:)
He'd have better eyes...

[akiyoshi]

sorry
Incorrect!
Ask The Kid to try!!:)
He'd have better eyes...

THe Kid asking for new puzzle !!

[Dervish]

THe Kid asking for new puzzle !!
Tell him to solve this one first.
:)
plenty more where those came from...

[birdy]

Is it total 97 triangles?

[Dervish]

Is it total 97 triangles?
sorry..Incorrect.:)

[birdy]

THe Kid asking for new puzzle !!
Kid, wait for me ya.. got interesting puzzle for you to think but the rules is, must solve this current puzzle first. Let's start typing 3 to 100, I am sure you will get the answer correct. :D

[Dervish]

Kid, wait for me ya.. got interesting puzzle for you to think but the rules is, must solve this current puzzle first. Let's start typing 3 to 100, I am sure you will get the answer correct. :D

*LOL*
Wai Loh Pat Cheen....Kau Wai Chee Sheen....
(in Cantonese)
terrible influence...you...:D

[birdy]

How about 33

[coleslaw]

..38..................eyes also juling already!!

[Dervish]

How about 33
sorry...incorrect

[Dervish]

..38..................eyes also juling already!!
sorry
incorrect
not even close

[PeterHng]

sixty six?

[Dervish]

sixty six?
how did you get 66?
got count or not?

[PeterHng]

tikam-tikam nia:D

korek le..

[coleslaw]

...52............still ngeh ngeh lai...

[Dervish]

tikam-tikam nia:D

korek le..
:) sorry, incorrect....but close.

[Dervish]

...52............still ngeh ngeh lai...
sorry...incorrect....:D:D:D...quite close

[currymee]

sorry...incorrect....:D:D:D...quite close

like that 56 .... :p or 48 - coz 16 each side x 3 or 49 if you add the big one also ...

[Dervish]

like that 56 .... :p
sorry...Incorrect...but closer now..:D
What la!! You people tembak only...Got count or not?

[currymee]

64 or 65 :D .. no counting needed, just remember that it can be solved mathematically in multipls of 4 and then plus ONE ...

[Dervish]

like that 56 .... :p or 48 - coz 16 each side x 3 or 49 if you add the big one also ...
like I say before you edited your last post, ...closeER.:)

[PeterHng]

What la!! You people tembak only...Got count or not?

wei, pening liau la.. :p

[Dervish]

64 or 65 :D .. no counting needed, just remember that it can be solved mathematically in multipls of 4 and then plus ONE ...
And your answer is?
quick....quick...quick!!!!!

[currymee]

And your answer is?

65 .... :D

[Dervish]

65 .... :D


BINGO!!!

Congratulations!!!

[currymee]

I overmultiplied in the first instance 4X4X4 (x4) so ended up with 256 instead of 64 ... :p

[Dervish]

I overmultiplied in the first instance 4X4X4 (x4) so ended up with 256 instead of 64 ... :p
But you were on the right track. Smart guy. <salutes>

[currymee]

But you were on the right track. Smart guy. <salutes>

No-lah, just saw the pattern and the repeatbility ... other puzzles leave me completely stumped.... :o

[Dervish]

No-lah, just saw the pattern and the repeatbility ... other puzzles leave me completely stumped.... :o
:D.....so humble one.....:D

[birdy]

Here is a new one.. where is the kid?

Which number is next in the series and why?
10, 4, 3, 11, 15, ...

[currymee]

Here is a new one.. where is the kid?

Which number is next in the series and why?
10, 4, 3, 11, 15, ...

14 .... fourteen (8 letters) or 19 (nineteen)

10 - 3 letters (ten)
4 - 4 letters (four)
3 - 5 letters (three)
11 - etc etc ...

[akiyoshi]

14 .... fourteen (8 letters) or 19 (nineteen)

10 - 3 letters (ten)
4 - 4 letters (four)
3 - 5 letters (three)
11 - etc etc ...

Whoa, currymee getting better and quicker.
The Kid got hooked on computer games .. so think later !

[birdy]

14 .... fourteen (8 letters) or 19 (nineteen)

10 - 3 letters (ten)
4 - 4 letters (four)
3 - 5 letters (three)
11 - etc etc ...
:( No fun lar... solved the puzzle in 2 mins! :eek: CONGRATS!!!!

[Dervish]

Lindsay Logan was out of town on business, and needed a room for a week. When she went to pay the clerk she realized her credit card was missing. Her bank said it would be one week before they could deliver a new card. Lindsay turned to the desk clerk and said, "I have a solid gold chain with seven links. Each link is worth well over RM100. I'll give you the chain as collateral until my card is replaced. Just to be on the safe side, I'll give you one link each day for seven days." Lindsay realized that she could trade links back and forth and avoid a lot of unnecessary cuts to the chain. What is the fewest number of cuts she would have to make and how would she trade the links back and forth?

[akiyoshi]

Cut into 1, 2, 4 chains.
Lindsay -> hotel clerk
1,2,4 -> 0
Day 1 : 2,4 -> 1
Day 2 : 1,4 -> 2
Day 3 : 4 -> 1,2
Day 4 : 1,2 -> 4
Day 5 : 2 -> 1,4
Day 6 : 1 -> 2,4
Day 7 : 0 -> 1,2,4

[Dervish]

Cut into 1, 2, 4 chains.
Lindsay -> hotel clerk
1,2,4 -> 0
Day 1 : 2,4 -> 1
Day 2 : 1,4 -> 2
Day 3 : 4 -> 1,2
Day 4 : 1,2 -> 4
Day 5 : 2 -> 1,4
Day 6 : 1 -> 2,4
Day 7 : 0 -> 1,2,4

And the fewest number of cuts?

[akiyoshi]

Is this a continuous chain or with 2 ends ?
If, continuous chain, then 3 cuts.
If, has 2 ends, then 2 cuts.

[Dervish]

Is this a continuous chain or with 2 ends ?
If, continuous chain, then 3 cuts.
If, has 2 ends, then 2 cuts.
Good question.
We'll assume that the chain is a straight link with two ends.....:)

[Jeyanthy]

Cut 1st link, 4th link - 2 cuts required
1st day: Give 1st link (total 1 link given)
2nd day: Take back 1st link, give chained 2nd and 3rd links (total 2 links given)
3rd day: Give back 1st link (total 3 links)
4th day: Take back 3 links, give chained last 4 links total 4 links)
5th day: Give 1st link (total 5 links)
6th day: Take back 1st link, give chained 2nd and 3rd links (total 6 links)
7th day: Give back 1st link (total 7 links)

[Dervish]

Cut 1st link, 4th link - 2 cuts required
1st day: Give 1st link (total 1 link given)
2nd day: Take back 1st link, give chained 2nd and 3rd links (total 2 links given)
3rd day: Give back 1st link (total 3 links)
4th day: Take back 3 links, give chained last 4 links total 4 links)
5th day: Give 1st link (total 5 links)
6th day: Take back 1st link, give chained 2nd and 3rd links (total 6 links)
7th day: Give back 1st link (total 7 links)


Let's just say we've got the swapping back and forth correctly organised. Now, we only need to determine the fewest number of cuts.

[Jeyanthy]

Let's just say we've got the swapping back and forth correctly organised. Now, we only need to determine the fewest number of cuts.


Cut 1st link, 4th link - 2 cuts required


2 cuts not the answer????

[Dervish]

2 cuts not the answer????
I'm afraid not. Sorry. Incorrect. :)

[akiyoshi]

Like that, must be 1 cut, lah ! :p

[Dervish]

Like that, must be 1 cut, lah ! :p
if it is one cut, where? Please elaborate...:)....or how?

[akiyoshi]

Dunno what u mean by cuts, but my guess is just get one section cut
that has a total 3 links.
The one that has 3 links is joined by the end-fasteners a 2 link + 1 link ??

[Dervish]

Dunno what u mean by cuts, but my guess is just get one section cut
that has a total 3 links.
The one that has 3 links is joined by the end-fasteners a 2 link + 1 link ??

What I mean by cut is just that. A simple cut. :)
And no end fastener, just a simple chain linked together. Since you said only one cut is required, please tell me where or how you are going to make that one cut....

[Dervish]

Looks like this is going to be the first time no one is able to answer a puzzle!!..:eek:..........(Where in the world is birdy?)

The deadline is tomorrow. If no one nails this by then, I'll post the answer. :D:D

[Jeyanthy]

One cut - cut the third link. so you have 2 chained links (A), 1 cut link (B) and four chained link (C).

Day 1: give B (total: 1 link given)
Day 2: give A, take away B (total 2 links given)
Day 3: give B (total 3 links given)
Day 4: give C, take away A,B (total 4 links given)
Day 5: give B (total 5 links given)
Day 6: give A, take away B (total 6 links given)
Day 7: give B (total 7 links given)

[Dervish]

One cut - cut the third link. so you have 2 chained links (A), 1 cut link (B) and four chained link (C).

Day 1: give B (total: 1 link given)
Day 2: give A, take away B (total 2 links given)
Day 3: give B (total 3 links given)
Day 4: give C, take away A,B (total 4 links given)
Day 5: give B (total 5 links given)
Day 6: give A, take away B (total 6 links given)
Day 7: give B (total 7 links given)


Thank you, thank you, thank you
for answering this question
Correctly!!!
Congratulations!!

[Dervish]

This being Monday, we'll start the week with an old classic:-

What can be worse than eating an apple and finding a worm inside?

[akiyoshi]

oh yes, after u posted the answer, still ponder a while to wonder how to form 3 sections with just 1 cut. Cut one and unhook it from the connected chain to free it to become 1 cut link.

COngrats, Jeyanthy. Thank goodness, this is over !!