Go Figure (mind game)

[Dervish]

Sounds like a NW, Jeyanthy?

[Dervish]

Krishna, is accused of stealing the king's most precious gem, and is sentenced to death. He is allowed to make a final statement, after which he will be shot if the statement is false or will be hung if the statement is true. Krishna makes his final statement and is released. What could Krishna have said?
The King love his mistress

[Jeyanthy]

The King love his mistress

Good try, incorrect though... :D :D

[Dervish]

If I am hung, bslee will curse the king to kingdom come. ~~~ :D:D

I donno, Jeyanthy. Any clues?

[Jeyanthy]

If I am hung, bslee will curse the king to kingdom come. ~~~ :D:D

I donno, Jeyanthy. Any clues?

Sorry dude, incorrect. The answer lies in the question.... :)

[xinrong]

"Can I ask a question?" since he'll be dead either way if he makes a statement

[Dervish]

Sorry dude, incorrect. The answer lies in the question.... :)
So the answer is not a statement but a question? :confused:

[Jeyanthy]

"Can I ask a question?" since he'll be dead either way if he makes a statement

Incorrect! Clue: He won't die

[Jeyanthy]

So the answer is not a statement but a question? :confused:

It's a statement that he will make.

[Dervish]

The king will hang or shoot me.

[Jeyanthy]

The king will hang or shoot me.

Almost there...Incorrect.... :D

[Dervish]

The king will not kill me.

[Jeyanthy]

The king will not kill me.

Incorrect! You are getting there.... :)

[Dervish]

The king will not shoot me.

[Jeyanthy]

The king will not shoot me.

Incorrect...Think what the consequences will be if he said that..... I told you he will stay alive... :p

[Dervish]

Almost there...Incorrect.... :D
The king will shoot me. ~~~ I donno ~~~~ more clues please...;)

[Jeyanthy]

The king will shoot me. ~~~ I donno ~~~~ more clues please...;)



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And you got it right! :D

Krishna said: "I will be shot."
1. He will be shot if the statement was false. If he is shot, the statement will be true, so they can't shoot him.
2. He will be hung if the statement is true. He was not shot, so his statement is false, so he can't be hung.
3. The verdict could not be executed and Krishna was released.

[Dervish]

Krishna said: "I will be shot."
1. He will be shot if the statement was false. If he is shot, the statement will be true, so they can't shoot him.
2. He will be hung if the statement is true. He was not shot, so his statement is false, so he can't be hung.
3. The verdict could not be executed and Krishna was released.

*VP pretends to understand. Scratches head instead.*
hmmm... This must be the Mother of All Puzzles..:D

[Dervish]

Forrest Gump invited Clouseau to join him in a cruise on board his yacht. Two hours in the open sea, they spotted a man waving frantically aboard a drifting boat. They pulled over next to the boat. The sun was beating down hard as a hot and perspiring Edmund jumped aboard and begged for water. After several glasses, Edmund Blackadder told his story. "Baldrick and I were out shrimping six days ago when both our engine and radio broke down. We've been drifting out here ever since. Three days ago we ran out of water. Baldrick started to drink the sea water and went crazy. While going below deck, he fell down the ladder, hit his head and died." Clouseau examined Baldrick's body and confirmed that he had indeed died from a blow to the head. Clouseau turned to Edmund and said, "Based on what you say, I believe Baldrick was murdered." How did Clouseau arrive at this conclusion?

[umadavid]

After 3 days, a person should have been dehydrated so that would affect his muscles...he would have been too weak to jump around waving his hands, let alone jump aboard.

[Dervish]

After 3 days, a person should have been dehydrated so that would affect his muscles...he would have been too weak to jump around waving his hands, let alone jump aboard.
Close ~~~ but incorrect. ;)

[Jeyanthy]

*VP pretends to understand. Scratches head instead.*
hmmm... This must be the Mother of All Puzzles..:D

Well this is the published answer, hopefully you understand or you can pretend to understand:D :D
Krishna said: "I will be shot."
If this statement was true, he would have been hung and thus not be shot. But then his statement would be false, which implies that he should be shot, making the statement true again, etc. The verdict of the court could not be executed and Krishna was released.

[Dervish]

Well this is the published answer, hopefully you understand or you can pretend to understand:D :D
Krishna said: "I will be shot."
If this statement was true, he would have been hung and thus not be shot. But then his statement would be false, which implies that he should be shot, making the statement true again, etc. The verdict of the court could not be executed and Krishna was released.
Thanks, Jeyanthy. ~~~ *rubs more medicated oil on forehead* ~~~ :D:D

[Jeyanthy]

Forrest Gump invited Clouseau to join him in a cruise on board his yacht. Two hours in the open sea, they spotted a man waving frantically aboard a drifting boat. They pulled over next to the boat. The sun was beating down hard as a hot and perspiring Edmund jumped aboard and begged for water. After several glasses, Edmund Blackadder told his story. "Baldrick and I were out shrimping six days ago when both our engine and radio broke down. We've been drifting out here ever since. Three days ago we ran out of water. Baldrick started to drink the sea water and went crazy. While going below deck, he fell down the ladder, hit his head and died." Clouseau examined Baldrick's body and confirmed that he had indeed died from a blow to the head. Clouseau turned to Edmund and said, "Based on what you say, I believe Baldrick was murdered." How did Clouseau arrive at this conclusion?

First point: When the temperature is too hot (48.9 C) you can only survive for 2 days without water.
Second point: Survivors dehydrate and blood becomes thicker and looses volume. Nobody goes crazy drinking salt water. Limit is about 32oz a day and you can still stay alive.

[Dervish]

First point: When the temperature is too hot (48.9 C) you can only survive for 2 days without water.
Second point: Survivors dehydrate and blood becomes thicker and looses volume. Nobody goes crazy drinking salt water. Limit is about 32oz a day and you can still stay alive.
sorry, incorrect.
1. Although it is hot, we do not know how hot.
2. Clouseau suspected murder.

[Dervish]

How can you hit the head while going down?
That is not important. He is dead. Clouseau thinks murdered. Why?

[kwchang]

Forrest Gump invited Clouseau to join him in a cruise on board his yacht. Two hours in the open sea, they spotted a man waving frantically aboard a drifting boat. They pulled over next to the boat. The sun was beating down hard as a hot and perspiring Edmund jumped aboard and begged for water. After several glasses, Edmund Blackadder told his story. "Baldrick and I were out shrimping six days ago when both our engine and radio broke down. We've been drifting out here ever since. Three days ago we ran out of water. Baldrick started to drink the sea water and went crazy. While going below deck, he fell down the ladder, hit his head and died." Clouseau examined Baldrick's body and confirmed that he had indeed died from a blow to the head. Clouseau turned to Edmund and said, "Based on what you say, I believe Baldrick was murdered." How did Clouseau arrive at this conclusion?
Assuming they had no water, Edmund should be dehyrated - I don't know if he can still sweat. He'd more likely get heat stroke from the lack of water and no perspiration.

[Dervish]

Assuming they had no water, Edmund should be dehyrated - I don't know if he can still sweat. He'd more likely get heat stroke from the lack of water and no perspiration.


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Due to dehydration, he would not
have been perspiring when he jumped
aboard Forrest's yacht. :D

[Jeyanthy]

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
Due to dehydration, he would not
have been perspiring when he jumped
aboard Forrest's yacht. :D


Isn't that what Umadavid said???

[Dervish]

Isn't that what Umadavid said???
The magic word is "Perspiring" Edmund said they ran out of water three days ago. Therefore, he should have been dehydrated and would not have been perspiring when he jumped aboard and begged for water.

[Jeyanthy]

Change the words
W A R M to C O L D in 5 changes

[Dervish]

Worm
word
cord
cold

[Jeyanthy]

Incorrect...Make the change in 5 moves not four

[Dervish]

ware
ward
card
cord
cold

[Jeyanthy]

ware
ward
card
cord
cold


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Very good!

[Jeyanthy]

We are twins,
We are close together,
But we will not touch,
But far apart,
We become one.
What are we?

[Dervish]

I think I've heard this before, so I'll pass. Over to all others. ;)

[Totoro2010]

I think I've heard this before, so I'll pass. Over to all others. ;)
me too :p ;)

[Dervish]

We are twins,
We are close together,
But we will not touch,
But far apart,
We become one.
What are we?
Lelong! ~~~ Lelong! ~~~ Any takers?

[Dervish]

TTR ~~~ What do you think is the answer?

[Totoro2010]

Eyes :)

What is your answer?

[Dervish]

same :D

~~~ now we wait for Madame Jeyanthy. ;)

[Jeyanthy]

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And eyes it is.... Well done Totoro and Venuspop!!
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[Dervish]

Clouseau was on the Isle of Plotong. In this island, the natives always lie and the visitors always tell the truth. Clouseau saw Edmund Blackadder who was having a seafood dinner of crabs and lobsters. Curious to find out if Edmund is a native of the island, Clouseau decided to put him to a little test. A beautiful woman was drinking champagne three tables away. Clouseau said to Edmund, "Can you find out if that woman is a native or a visitor?" Edmund returned shortly thereafter and said "She says she's a visitor." From this answer, can Clouseau know for certain if Edmund is a native or a visitor?

[Jeyanthy]

Clouseau was on the Isle of Plotong. In this island, the natives always lie and the visitors always tell the truth. Clouseau saw Edmund Blackadder who was having a seafood dinner of crabs and lobsters. Curious to find out if Edmund is a native of the island, Clouseau decided to put him to a little test. A beautiful woman was drinking champagne three tables away. Clouseau said to Edmund, "Can you find out if that woman is a native or a visitor?" Edmund returned shortly thereafter and said "She says she's a visitor." From this answer, can Clouseau know for certain if Edmund is a native or a visitor?

Edmund is a visitor.

If the lady was a native, she would have said visitor to Edmund.
If the lady was a visitor, she would have said visitor to Edmund.
To both questions, the answer is visitor.

If Edmund was a native, he would have said she was a visitor. But he said she was a visitor, so Edmund must be a visitor.

[Dervish]

Edmund is a visitor.

If the lady was a native, she would have said visitor to Edmund.
If the lady was a visitor, she would have said visitor to Edmund.
To both questions, the answer is visitor.

If Edmund was a native, he would have said she was a visitor. But he said she was a visitor, so Edmund must be a visitor.


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[Dervish]

In what year did Christmas and New Year's fall in the same year?

[lly]

If Edmund is native, then the statement " she said she is visitor" is false ie she must have said she is native, which is not possible as native always lie.

So Edmund must have been a visitor.

[Totoro2010]

In what year did Christmas and New Year's fall in the same year?
Every year

[Dervish]

If Edmund is native, then the statement " she said she is visitor" is false ie she must have said she is native, which is not possible as native always lie.

So Edmund must have been a visitor.


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Jeyanthy already answered it
correctly the first time ;)

[Dervish]

Every year


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[lly]

[Jeyanthy already answered it
correctly the first time ;)
[/b]

Ya, blame my slow computer !!

[Dervish]

Ya, blame my slow computer !!
Yes ~~~ Mine is slow too :p :p

[Jeyanthy]

A man was digging and found a block of ice with two people in it. Immediately, he knew it was Adam and Eve. How did he know?

[Dervish]

because of the fig leaf?

[Jeyanthy]

because of the fig leaf?

Incorrect!!

[Totoro2010]

A man was digging and found a block of ice with two people in it. Immediately, he knew it was Adam and Eve. How did he know?
because he saw a man and a woman which are naked?

[Jeyanthy]

because he saw a man and a woman which are naked?

Incorrect!

[Dervish]

Because they had an apple between them. :D

[Totoro2010]

because they did not have belly button (god made them mah) :D

[Jeyanthy]

Because they had an apple between them. :D

Incorrect!

[Jeyanthy]

because they did not have belly button (god made them mah) :D



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[Dervish]

because they did not have belly button (god made them mah) :D
:D:D ~~~ Debatable or not? ~~~ :D:D

[Dervish]

Folks ~~~ A neck-wringer! ~~~ I'm still trying to figure it out. *slaps medicated oil on head*

When the day after tomorrow is yesterday, today will be as far from Wednesday as today was from Wednesday when the day before yesterday was tomorrow. What is the day after this day?

Please don't turn to Uncle Google. ;)

[Jeyanthy]

:D:D ~~~ Debatable or not? ~~~ :D:D

Lets see, any other answer?

[Dervish]

Folks ~~~ A neck-wringer! ~~~ I'm still trying to figure it out. *slaps medicated oil on head*

When the day after tomorrow is yesterday, today will be as far from Wednesday as today was from Wednesday when the day before yesterday was tomorrow. What is the day after this day?

Please don't turn to Uncle Google. ;)
Any takers ?

[Jeyanthy]

Any takers ?

Pening sangat.... doesn't make sense...:confused: Beats my last Mother of puzzles... :eek: at least that made sense .... to me :D

[Dervish]

Pening sangat.... doesn't make sense...:confused: Beats my last Mother of puzzles... :eek: at least that made sense .... to me :D
Ya la ~~~ I kept postponing the posting of this puzzle because it gave me such a head-dy-ache just to read it. ~~~ let's see who can solve it. ;)

[Totoro2010]

Folks ~~~ A neck-wringer! ~~~ I'm still trying to figure it out. *slaps medicated oil on head*

When the day after tomorrow is yesterday, today will be as far from Wednesday as today was from Wednesday when the day before yesterday was tomorrow. What is the day after this day?

Please don't turn to Uncle Google. ;)
I really pening now....just tembak......Wednesday

[Dervish]

I really pening now....just tembak......Wednesday
I have no idea how you arrive at Wednesday. Today my brain is on Public Holiday. ~~~ :D ~~~~ Anyway, sorry, incorrect.

[lly]

Tembak .... Thurs

[Dervish]

Tembak .... Thurs


http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
Now, will you PLEASE explain to us
your logic to put us out of our misery?

[lly]

Don't know if this makes sense, but it fulfills all the criteria in the puzzle:

1) Yesterday - today - tomorrow - yesterday - today - tomorrow etc
2) Today must be Wed "today will be as far from Wednesday as today was from Wednesday"
3) so the next day must be Thurs

[Dervish]

Don't know if this makes sense, but it fulfills all the criteria in the puzzle:

1) Yesterday - today - tomorrow - yesterday - today - tomorrow etc
2) Today must be Wed "today will be as far from Wednesday as today was from Wednesday"
3) so the next day must be Thurs
*blinks three times* ~~~ Thank you, lly. ~~~ I'm sure I understood. :D:D ~~~ *Blinks twice*

[Jeyanthy]

*blinks three times* ~~~ Thank you, lly. ~~~ I'm sure I understood. :D:D ~~~ *Blinks twice*


1. When the day after tomorrow is yesterday
So you have today-tomorrow-yesterday. There is only three days in a week.

2. today will be as far from Wednesday as today was from Wednesday when the day before yesterday was tomorrow
Today is Wednesday

3. What is the day after this day?
The day after today is tomorrow, so it is Thursday

[coleslaw]

*blinks three times* ~~~ Thank you, lly. ~~~ I'm sure I understood. :D:D ~~~ *Blinks twice*
may i have the blur sotong award from you now please....
i totally don't get it!! :confused:

[Jeyanthy]

Two convicts are locked in a cell. There is an unbarred window high up in the cell. No matter if they stand on the bed or one on top of the other they can't reach the window to escape. They then decide to tunnel out. However, they give up with the tunneling because it will take too long. Finally one of the convicts figures out how to escape from the cell.

What is his plan?

[kwchang]

Coleslaw, there is only 1 clue that unlocks the puzzle and it is

today will be as far from Wednesday as today was from Wednesday when the day before yesterday was tomorrow The furthest day is exactly 7 days away, cannot be 8 or 9 ... so the day that is furthest from a mentioned day is the day itself. Since Weds was mentioned, today has to be also Weds. Geddit? The next clue said it is tomorrow, so add one day to Weds = Thurs.


Two convicts are locked in a cell. There is an unbarred window high up in the cell. No matter if they stand on the bed or one on top of the other they can't reach the window to escape. They then decide to tunnel out. However, they give up with the tunneling because it will take too long. Finally one of the convicts figures out how to escape from the cell.

What is his plan? Dig the soil and pile it under the window, until it is high enough to add the bed on top of it (if it can be moved, otherwise need more soil to get more height) so both can climb out la.

[Jeyanthy]

Dig the soil and pile it under the window, until it is high enough to add the bed on top of it (if it can be moved, otherwise need more soil to get more height) so both can climb out la.



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Very clever!


Published answer:
They piled the dirt dug out of the tunnel and climbed out the window from the top of the pile.

[Dervish]

Something extraordinarily unusual happened on the 6th of May 1978 at 12:34 pm. What was it?

[birdy]

Something extraordinarily unusual happened on the 6th of May 1978 at 12:34 pm. What was it?
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 ?

[Dervish]

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 ?


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[Dervish]

This triangle is made up from 10 coins. What is the smallest number of coins that have to be moved to make the triangle point downwards?

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[Jeyanthy]

3 moves..............

[Dervish]

3 moves..............


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[Dervish]

Which option below continues the sequence above?

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[Jeyanthy]

Which option below continues the sequence above?

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Answer: D .......

[Dervish]

Answer: D .......
Agree with mine. What's your logic for this choice?

[Jeyanthy]

Agree with mine. What's your logic for this choice?

No logic, just instincts.. square missing awhile :D

[Dervish]

No logic, just instincts.. square missing awhile :D


http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
D is correct
All component parts of first picture
are shown in every possible
combination. The next image
in the sequence should be D than B
D first as did the circle/square before the
lone circle, and the circle/ellipse before
the lone ellipse.

[Jeyanthy]

A goldsmith agrees to work on the condition that he is paid 2 units for everyday that he works, while he forfeits 3 units for everyday that he does not work.

At the end of 30 days he finds that he has paid out exactly as much as he has received.

How many days did he work?

[Dervish]

x = no. of days he work; y= no. of holiday
x + y = 30 ~~~ formula 1
x2units = y3units
2x=3y ~~~ formula 2
using simple algebra, x=18 y=12

[Jeyanthy]

x = no. of days he work; y= no. of holiday
x + y = 30 ~~~ formula 1
x2units = y3units
2x=3y ~~~ formula 2
using simple algebra, x=18 y=12



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Excellent! Guess you loved Maths in school!

[Dervish]

Which is the odd one out?

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[Totoro2010]

B and D........

[Dervish]

B and D........
There is only one answer. ;)

[Totoro2010]

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

[Dervish]

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


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[Jeyanthy]

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

Sorry, I am totally blur... how did you come to that answer? :confused:

[Dervish]

Sorry, I am totally blur... how did you come to that answer? :confused:
Since TTR is not around, allow me to post the published logic.

The odd one out is E because:-

C=F
A=G
B=D

[Totoro2010]

Since TTR is not around, allow me to post the published logic.

The odd one out is E because:-

C=F
A=G
B=D

ya....you're right :)

[Dervish]

Tristan Ludlow joined a convoy of vehicles to discover Sarawak by land. The convoy stopped for the night at an obscure town called Tatau. Tristan decided to get a haircut. There was only one barber shop in Tatau, and it employed two barbers, Forrest and Bubba. Forrest had a nice, neatly trimmed head of hair. Bubba looked like his hair had been cut with a pair of hedge clippers. Which of the two barbers should Tristan choose to cut his hair and why?

[kwchang]

Obviously the barbers cut each other's mane. Hence pick the shaggy barber, Bubba, because he trimmed the hair of the other barber (well cut)

[Dervish]

Obviously the barbers cut each other's mane. Hence pick the shaggy barber, Bubba, because he trimmed the hair of the other barber (well cut)


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[Dervish]

The RCMP and Revenue Canada is watching suspected drug dealer Edmund Blackadder. They expect to catch him with large amount of unaccountable cash. Edmund is making a habit of boarding a plane and fattening his bank account in Switzerland. Before each departure, the authorities searched him and his luggage. Apart from the clothes on his back, all he carried was a pair of sunglasses, a wallet with several hundred greenbacks, credit cards and loose change. He also carried an overnight bag which contains a change of clothes, toiletries and necessary banking papers. Edmund Blackadder is taking a fortune out of the country right under the authorities' watchful eyes. How?

[Totoro2010]

He bank-in the money into the credit card account before depature, then he can draw the money from the credit card when arrived Switzerland.

[Dervish]

He bank-in the money into the credit card account before depature, then he can draw the money from the credit card when arrived Switzerland.
sorry, incorrect ~~~ good try ;)

[coleslaw]

he convert them into coins....... :eek:

[Dervish]

he convert them into coins....... :eek:


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He took his wealth out of the
country in the form of extremely
rare coins, not just any coins. ;)

[Dervish]

We're back in the Isle of Bohong were the natives bohong all the time and the visitors Cakap Benar all the time. At the Purple Cow Cafe, Bilbo, Frodo and Jimmo sat down to their cups of latte. Jimmo said "All of us are natives". Frodo said "Only one of us is a visitor". Who is the native and who is the visitor?

[Jeyanthy]

We're back in the Isle of Bohong were the natives bohong all the time and the visitors Cakap Benar all the time. At the Purple Cow Cafe, Bilbo, Frodo and Jimmo sat down to their cups of latte. Jimmo said "All of us are natives". Frodo said "Only one of us is a visitor". Who is the native and who is the visitor?

Jimmo - if native. he could mean some are natives, or none are natives
if visitor - he won't say all of us are natives
So he must be a native

Frodo - visitor - telling the truth

Bilbo - native

[Dervish]

Jimmo - if native. he could mean some are natives, or none are natives
if visitor - he won't say all of us are natives
So he must be a native

Frodo - visitor - telling the truth

Bilbo - native


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[Dervish]

Forrest Gump has ten bags of coins which all look the same. One of the bags is filled with fake coins. The genuine coins weigh 10g each and the fakes 20g each. Each bag contains 20 coins. How would Forrest determine which bag contains the fakes with only one weighing?

[birdy]

Pour the bags into 2 big bags and weigh - the bag contains fake coin would weight 10g more :D

[Dervish]

Pour the bags into 2 big bags and weigh - the bag contains fake coin would weight 10g more :D
sorry, incorrect

[birdy]

sorry, incorrect
hey..why incorrect? Logic wise, this can be correct, no? :D

[Dervish]

Originally Posted by birdy
Pour the bags into 2 big bags and weigh - the bag contains fake coin would weight 10g more


hey..why incorrect? Logic wise, this can be correct, no? :D
Each bag contains 20 coins, so we're talking about 9 bags weighing 200g each and 1 bag weighing 400g. With only one weighing, you are asked to determine WHICH BAG contains the fake coins.

I don't understand how your "10g" enters the above equation. Could you please explain further? :)

[Jeyanthy]

Just carry each one and see which is heavier la...

[Dervish]

Just carry each one and see which is heavier la...
sorry, incorrect. ;)

This is a mathematical question. You have to use a scale which measures in grams. Published answer will surprise you. I'm looking for a simpler solution.

[birdy]

Each bag contains 20 coins, so we're talking about 9 bags weighing 200g each and 1 bag weighing 400g. With only one weighing, you are asked to determine WHICH BAG contains the fake coins.

I don't understand how your "10g" enters the above equation. Could you please explain further? :)
What I am trying to mean is .............

Mix bag 1 to bag 5 into 1 big bag A
Mix bag 6 to bag 10 into 1 big bag B

So, big bag A or B will weight either 1kg if no fake coins in there and will weight 1.2kg if there are fake coins in there. If big bag A is 1kg, meaning the fake coins is in big bag B and vice versa :D

[Dervish]

What I am trying to mean is .............

Mix bag 1 to bag 5 into 1 big bag A
Mix bag 6 to bag 10 into 1 big bag B

So, big bag A or B will weight either 1kg if no fake coins in there and will weight 1.2kg if there are fake coins in there. If big bag A is 1kg, meaning the fake coins is in big bag B and vice versa :D
Let's say big bag A is 1 kg and we surmise correctly that the fake coins are in big bag B. There are 5 bags in big bag B. Which one contains the fake coins? ~~~ :D:D ~~~ see the problem? ;)

[Naka]

1. Put all 10 bags into the scale...it should weight 110 gm, right?

2. Remove 1 bag at a time & see the result....eg...if you happen to remove the fake one, you will see the Scale drop by an 20gm or if you remove the genuine one, the drop is only 10gm x number left.

[birdy]

Let's say big bag A is 1 kg and we surmise correctly that the fake coins are in big bag B. There are 5 bags in big bag B. Which one contains the fake coins? ~~~ :D:D ~~~ see the problem? ;)
No.. open up first 5 bags and mix into big bag A, then open next 5 bags and mix into big bag B. So, there is only 2 bags now :D The rules of this quiz never mention that we can't mix the coins ;)

[birdy]

1. Put all 10 bags into the scale...it should weight 110 gm, right?

2. Remove 1 bag at a time & see the result....eg...if you happen to remove the fake one, you will see the Scale drop by an 20gm or if you remove the genuine one, the drop is only 10gm x number left.
This is as good as few weighing liao....no? :confused:

[Dervish]

Forrest Gump has ten bags of coins which all look the same. One of the bags is filled with fake coins. The genuine coins weigh 10g each and the fakes 20g each. Each bag contains 20 coins. How would Forrest determine which bag contains the fakes with only one weighing?

No.. open up first 5 bags and mix into big bag A, then open next 5 bags and mix into big bag B. So, there is only 2 bags now :D The rules of this quiz never mention that we can't mix the coins ;)
That is smart but not applicable in this case. As you can see in the question colored red above, the "which bag" had reference to the original ten bags. Good try, though. ;)

[Dervish]

1. Put all 10 bags into the scale...it should weight 110 gm, right?

2. Remove 1 bag at a time & see the result....eg...if you happen to remove the fake one, you will see the Scale drop by an 20gm or if you remove the genuine one, the drop is only 10gm x number left.

All 10 bags together on the scale should weigh 2200 gm. There are 20 coins in each bag.
Only one weighing allowed on the scale.

[Naka]

step 1: we name all the bag of gold coins as #1, #2, #3......#8, #9, and #10

step 2: we put 1 coin from bag #1, 2 coins from bag #2, 3 coins from bag #3.........8 coins from bag #8, 9 coins from bag #9, and 10 coins from bag 10 onto the scale. Find out the total weight.

step 3: the total weight should have been 10 grams X

(1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10=55) = 550 grams if all coins are the same (10grams each).

step 4: Subtract the total of step 2 from total of step 3.

Conclusion: If step 4 results +40 gram, then bag #4 is the fake coins.

[Jeyanthy]

step 1: we name all the bag of gold coins as #1, #2, #3......#8, #9, and #10

step 2: we put 1 coin from bag #1, 2 coins from bag #2, 3 coins from bag #3.........8 coins from bag #8, 9 coins from bag #9, and 10 coins from bag 10 onto the scale. Find out the total weight.

step 3: the total weight should have been 10 grams X

(1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10=55) = 550 grams if all coins are the same (10grams each).

step 4: Subtract the total of step 2 from total of step 3.

Conclusion: If step 4 results +40 gram, then bag #4 is the fake coins.

Very clever Naka, except that I think you should color the coins of different bag different color so that you know which coin belongs to which bag. Else how are u going to place the fake ones back correctly? :)

Hence,
if the fake coins are in the 1st bag, the final weight will be 560g, (difference is 10g)
If the fake coins are in the 2nd bag, the final weight will be 570g, (difference is 20g)
If the fake coins are in the 3rd bag, the final weight will be 580g, (difference is 30g)
If the fake coins are in the 4th bag, the final weight will be 590g, (difference is 40g)
If the fake coins are in the 5th bag, the final weight will be 600g, (difference is 50g)
If the fake coins are in the 6th bag, the final weight will be 610g, (difference is 60g)
If the fake coins are in the 7th bag, the final weight will be 620g, (difference is 70g)
If the fake coins are in the 8th bag, the final weight will be 630g, (difference is 80g)
If the fake coins are in the 9th bag, the final weight will be 640g, (difference is 90g)
If the fake coins are in the 10th bag, the final weight will be 650g, (difference is 100g)

[Naka]

Very clever Naka, except that I think you should color the coins of different bag different color so that you know which coin belongs to which bag. Else how are u going to place the fake ones back correctly? :)

Hence,
if the fake coins are in the 1st bag, the final weight will be 560g, (difference is 10g)
If the fake coins are in the 2nd bag, the final weight will be 570g, (difference is 20g)
If the fake coins are in the 3rd bag, the final weight will be 580g, (difference is 30g)
If the fake coins are in the 4th bag, the final weight will be 590g, (difference is 40g)
If the fake coins are in the 5th bag, the final weight will be 600g, (difference is 50g)
If the fake coins are in the 6th bag, the final weight will be 610g, (difference is 60g)
If the fake coins are in the 7th bag, the final weight will be 620g, (difference is 70g)
If the fake coins are in the 8th bag, the final weight will be 630g, (difference is 80g)
If the fake coins are in the 9th bag, the final weight will be 640g, (difference is 90g)
If the fake coins are in the 10th bag, the final weight will be 650g, (difference is 100g)

10Q, Jey. :D

[Dervish]

step 1: we name all the bag of gold coins as #1, #2, #3......#8, #9, and #10

step 2: we put 1 coin from bag #1, 2 coins from bag #2, 3 coins from bag #3.........8 coins from bag #8, 9 coins from bag #9, and 10 coins from bag 10 onto the scale. Find out the total weight.

step 3: the total weight should have been 10 grams X

(1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10=55) = 550 grams if all coins are the same (10grams each).

step 4: Subtract the total of step 2 from total of step 3.

Conclusion: If step 4 results +40 gram, then bag #4 is the fake coins.


http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
Salutes Naka.
Such a complicated puzzle.
Yet you can solve it.
Amazing ;) :D

[Dervish]

Very clever Naka, except that I think you should color the coins of different bag different color so that you know which coin belongs to which bag. Else how are u going to place the fake ones back correctly? :)

Hence,
if the fake coins are in the 1st bag, the final weight will be 560g, (difference is 10g)
If the fake coins are in the 2nd bag, the final weight will be 570g, (difference is 20g)
If the fake coins are in the 3rd bag, the final weight will be 580g, (difference is 30g)
If the fake coins are in the 4th bag, the final weight will be 590g, (difference is 40g)
If the fake coins are in the 5th bag, the final weight will be 600g, (difference is 50g)
If the fake coins are in the 6th bag, the final weight will be 610g, (difference is 60g)
If the fake coins are in the 7th bag, the final weight will be 620g, (difference is 70g)
If the fake coins are in the 8th bag, the final weight will be 630g, (difference is 80g)
If the fake coins are in the 9th bag, the final weight will be 640g, (difference is 90g)
If the fake coins are in the 10th bag, the final weight will be 650g, (difference is 100g)
Yes, Jeyanthy. ~~~ A smart way to differentiate the coins ;)

[Naka]

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
Salutes Naka.
Such a complicated puzzle.
Yet you can solve it.
Amazing ;) :D


TQ, YB VP................ :D

[Dervish]

TQ, YB VP................ :D
*stamps feet two times* ~~~ :( ~~~ You forgot "Tun Tan Sri!! ~~~ AGAIN! :mad: :D:D

[Naka]

*stamps feet two times* ~~~ :( ~~~ You forgot "Tun Tan Sri!! ~~~ AGAIN! :mad: :D:D

YB covers all that? NO? :D

[Dervish]

YB covers all that? NO? :D
Why settle for so little? ~~~ *just kidding, ok?* ~~~ coffee break. Be Back Later ;)

[Naka]

OK, what's the next 'go figure'?

[Dervish]

Baldrick is leaving USJ. He boarded a train at four minutes past the hour. On board the train, he shouted at the ticket man. "How far are we from Penang?"

"All trains take five hours either way," he replied.

"How many trains shall I meet on the way?" asked Baldrick.

"A train leaves Penang at five minutes past the hour, every hour,' answered the ticket man.

How many trains will Baldrick meet?

[Totoro2010]

three...........

[Dervish]

three...........
sorry, incorrect ;)

[Jeyanthy]

Baldrick is leaving USJ. He boarded a train at four minutes past the hour. On board the train, he shouted at the ticket man. "How far are we from Penang?"

"All trains take five hours either way," he replied.

"How many trains shall I meet on the way?" asked Baldrick.

"A train leaves Penang at five minutes past the hour, every hour,' answered the ticket man.

How many trains will Baldrick meet?
5 trains......

[Dervish]

5 trains......
sorry, incorrect. ;)

[Totoro2010]

four.........

[Dervish]

four.........
:p ~~~ still incorrect ~~~ ;)

[Totoro2010]

six?.............

[Dervish]

six?.............
Sorry, wrong number. ;)

[Totoro2010]

10 trains.

Assumed Baldrick is leaving 1.04pm, he will travel from 1.04pm-6.04pm (5 hours). Within the travelling hours, he will meet the trains from Penang which:
1) start on 8.05am arrive on 1.05pm
2) start on 9.05am arrive on 2.05pm
3) start on 10.05am arrive on 3.05pm
4) start on 11.05am arrive on 4.05pm
5) start on 12.05pm arrive on 5.05pm
6) start on 1.05pm arrive on 6.05pm
7) start on 2.05pm arrive on 7.05pm
8) start on 3.05pm arrive on 8.05pm
9) start on 4.05pm arrive on 9.05pm
10) start on 5.05pm arrive on 10.05pm

[Dervish]

10 trains.

Assumed Baldrick is leaving 1.04pm, he will travel from 1.04pm-6.04pm (5 hours). Within the travelling hours, he will meet the trains from Penang which:
1) start on 8.05am arrive on 1.05pm
2) start on 9.05am arrive on 2.05pm
3) start on 10.05am arrive on 3.05pm
4) start on 11.05am arrive on 4.05pm
5) start on 12.05pm arrive on 5.05pm
6) start on 1.05pm arrive on 6.05pm
7) start on 2.05pm arrive on 7.05pm
8) start on 3.05pm arrive on 8.05pm
9) start on 4.05pm arrive on 9.05pm
10) start on 5.05pm arrive on 10.05pm


http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
TTR ~~~ The published answer is 9
but you got 10 based on the assumption
that Baldrick left at 1.04 pm.
If you think 1.05 pm, you would
have ended up with 9.

[Dervish]

Edmund Blackadder is hiding out somewhere. Clouseau caught up with Baldrick to ask if he knew the whereabout of the notorious heroin dealer. "Oh yeah," replied Baldrick, "he's holing up in that row of town-houses up the street. 65, 66 and 67's the number. I know he's there. He's getting ready for a raid. He even knocked holes in the walls between three units so they can go back and forth in case of a shoot-out. You better be careful," advised Baldrick, "he has a whole arsenal of semi-automatic and enough rounds of ammo to sink a ship." Clouseau said," You can cut the 'bullshit' right there, Baldrick." Why did Clouseau say this?

[Jeyanthy]

Edmund Blackadder is hiding out somewhere. Clouseau caught up with Baldrick to ask if he knew the whereabout of the notorious heroin dealer. "Oh yeah," replied Baldrick, "he's holing up in that row of town-houses up the street. 65, 66 and 67's the number. I know he's there. He's getting ready for a raid. He even knocked holes in the walls between three units so they can go back and forth in case of a shoot-out. You better be careful," advised Baldrick, "he has a whole arsenal of semi-automatic and enough rounds of ammo to sink a ship." Clouseau said," You can cut the 'bullshit' right there, Baldrick." Why did Clouseau say this?

Houses in town are arranged in even numbers or odd numbers.

[Dervish]

Houses in town are arranged in even numbers or odd numbers.


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You can only expect statements
like that from Baldrick. ;)

[lly]

Odd and even number houses should not be on the same side, so he can't bore holes straight through the 3 houses.

[lly]

Oops, too late! :p

[Dervish]

Odd and even number houses should not be on the same side, so he can't bore holes straight through the 3 houses.


http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
Accept that Jeyanthy already
answered this. :D:D
Wake up, lly ~~~ :D:D

[Naka]

This chatterbox is that busy, you have no time to think of the last one. :(

Next please..... :D

[Dervish]

This chatterbox is that busy, you have no time to think of the last one. :(

Next please..... :D
An old classic.

What goes up but never comes down?

[Jeyanthy]

An old classic.

What goes up but never comes down?

Age...................

[Dervish]

Age...................


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Jey ~~~ Could you please post
the next puzzle? Don't have my
collection with me right now. ;)

[Jeyanthy]

On a long horseback trip through the Arizona desert, three horsemen start out with 7 one gallon canteens of water each. Half way through the trip they inventory their supply. They find seven full canteens, seven empty canteens, and seven half full. How do you divide the canteens so that each rider has the same amount of canteens and water for each? (You cannot transfer water for fear of spilling).

[Dervish]

First Horseman 3 full canteen 1 half canteen 3 empty
Second Horseman 2 full canteen 3 half canteen 2 empty
Third Horseman 2 full canteen 3 half canteen 2 empty

[Jeyanthy]

First Horseman 3 full canteen 1 half canteen 3 empty
Second Horseman 2 full canteen 3 half canteen 2 empty
Third Horseman 2 full canteen 3 half canteen 2 empty



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There is also another answer....want to try

[Totoro2010]

First Horseman 1 full canteen 5 half canteen 3 empty
Second Horseman 3 full canteen 1 half canteen 2 empty
Third Horseman 3 full canteen 1 half canteen 2 empty

[Jeyanthy]

First Horseman 1 full canteen 5 half canteen 3 empty
Second Horseman 3 full canteen 1 half canteen 2 empty
Third Horseman 3 full canteen 1 half canteen 2 empty


http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
Great!!!

[Dervish]

David Cornfield, the infamous magician is always boasting about his marksmanship. He claimed to be able to hang up his hat, walk 40 meters blindfolded, then turn and shoot a bullet right through his hat. Can he do this if he can't see through his blindfold?nw

[Jeyanthy]

David Cornfield, the infamous magician is always boasting about his marksmanship. He claimed to be able to hang up his hat, walk 40 meters blindfolded, then turn and shoot a bullet right through his hat. Can he do this if he can't see through his blindfold?nw

He hangs the hat on a hanger and carries it with him for 40 meters blindfolded and then shoots a bullet right through his hat.... :D

[Dervish]

He hangs the hat on a hanger and carries it with him for 40 meters blindfolded and then shoots a bullet right through his hat.... :D


http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
:D ~~ You can't beat the published
answer, Jey.
He hung his hat on the end
of his gun. :p :D

[Dervish]

Bond was at the lounge in the 'Purple Cow Hotel', rolling some dice in his hand. Gomer Pyle and Forrest Gump spotted Bond and walked over looking for a possible wager. Bond said to Gomer and Forrest, "I'll wager you RM100 that if you tell me the top number of a regular dice, I will guess correctly the bottom number." Should Gomer and Forrest take the bet?

[Jeyanthy]

Bond was at the lounge in the 'Purple Cow Hotel', rolling some dice in his hand. Gomer Pyle and Forrest Gump spotted Bond and walked over looking for a possible wager. Bond said to Gomer and Forrest, "I'll wager you RM100 that if you tell me the top number of a regular dice, I will guess correctly the bottom number." Should Gomer and Forrest take the bet?

Don't take the bet.... The top number and bottom of a dice always totals seven.... :D

[Dervish]

Don't take the bet.... The top number and bottom of a dice always totals seven.... :D


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

[Dervish]

The image below consists of three lines and a small circle. It represents a glass and a cherry. What is the minimum number of lines you must move so that the cherry is outside the glass?


http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/103.jpg

[Jeyanthy]

Do you have to keep the glass in the same shape?

[birdy]

I thought there is no need to move any lines? Just turn the picture around and the cherry is outside the glass? :confused:

[Dervish]

Do you have to keep the glass in the same shape?
yes, Jey. ;)

[Dervish]

I thought there is no need to move any lines? Just turn the picture around and the cherry is outside the glass? :confused:


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

[Dervish]

An old classic.

Move only one coin so that when added, either vertically or horizontally, two rows of six coins will be formed.

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/102.jpg

[Totoro2010]

move the top one and put it together with the middle coin

[Dervish]

move the top one and put it together with the middle coin
Which middle coin do you mean?

[Totoro2010]

the middle coin at the cross

[Dervish]

the middle coin at the cross


http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
Intersection? ;)

[Totoro2010]

Intersection? ;)


yes....intersection :D

[Dervish]

Rumour had it that Edmund Blackadder is planning a heist. A detailed plan had been drawn up. Inspector Clouseau had him brought in for questioning. Edmund denied making any detailed plans at first but finally broke. He admitted that he hid his plans inside a book at a local library. He was certain the plan was hidden between pages 123 and 124 but he had been so intent on committing those numbers to memory that he had forgotten which book. "It's obvious you're lying", said Clouseau. Why?

[Jeyanthy]

Rumour had it that Edmund Blackadder is planning a heist. A detailed plan had been drawn up. Inspector Clouseau had him brought in for questioning. Edmund denied making any detailed plans at first but finally broke. He admitted that he hid his plans inside a book at a local library. He was certain the plan was hidden between pages 123 and 124 but he had been so intent on committing those numbers to memory that he had forgotten which book. "It's obvious you're lying", said Clouseau. Why?

Page 123 and 124 is back to back in a book. So there is no way he could have hidden it there.

[Dervish]

Page 123 and 124 is back to back in a book. So there is no way he could have hidden it there.


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

[Dervish]

Inspector Clouseau arrived at the Purple Cow Hospital to find that Henry Blackadder, who was in a coma, died moments ago while under police custody. Officer Bubba Gump, the guard assigned to guard the door, swore that no one entered the room since a nurse last checked in on him about two hours ago. An autopsy was ordered. The room was combed for clues. The only unusual thing found was a waste can containing crumpled pieces of paper, a tongue depressor, a half-eaten apple, and an empty cigarette pack. After the search, Clouseau suggested that Officer Bubba was lying, and that someone had indeed entered the room in the last half hour. Why?

[Jeyanthy]

Inspector Clouseau arrived at the Purple Cow Hospital to find that Henry Blackadder, who was in a coma, died moments ago while under police custody. Officer Bubba Gump, the guard assigned to guard the door, swore that no one entered the room since a nurse last checked in on him about two hours ago. An autopsy was ordered. The room was combed for clues. The only unusual thing found was a waste can containing crumpled pieces of paper, a tongue depressor, a half-eaten apple, and an empty cigarette pack. After the search, Clouseau suggested that Officer Bubba was lying, and that someone had indeed entered the room in the last half hour. Why?

If he was in a coma, how can there be a half-eaten apple or an empty cigarette pack there.

[Dervish]

getting there, sista ~~~ but not the published answer ;)

[birdy]

If he was in a coma, how can there be a half-eaten apple or an empty cigarette pack there.
The half-eaten apple is not oxidized yet! :D

[Dervish]

The half-eaten apple is not oxidized yet! :D


http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
hmmm ~~~ Did you say
you're not so good at this
type of puzzles? ~~~ ;) :D

[birdy]

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
hmmm ~~~ Did you say
you're not so good at this
type of puzzles? ~~~ ;) :D

Yes... I don't have detective mind but you mentioned that Jeyanthy's answer is close .... since she mentioned about the cigarrattes (hey, that post has dissapeared :eek: ) so, I took up the apple part loh. ;)

[Dervish]

Yes... I don't have detective mind but you mentioned that Jeyanthy's answer is close .... since she mentioned about the cigarrattes (hey, that post has dissapeared :eek: ) so, I took up the apple part loh. ;)
Aiya ~~~ I missed the missing post because I was out all day. :D :D

[birdy]

She was mentioning the cigarrattes still burning and has smoke ..

[Dervish]

She was mentioning the cigarrattes still burning and has smoke ..
But that was never mentioned in the puzzle. How did she arrive at that, I wonder. :confused:

[Jeyanthy]

But that was never mentioned in the puzzle. How did she arrive at that, I wonder. :confused:

That's why I deleted the post... :p I didn't read the "EMPTY" part at first...

[Dervish]

That's why I deleted the post... :p I didn't read the "EMPTY" part at first...
Time to get that new pair of glasses, Jey. ;)

[Jeyanthy]

Time to get that new pair of glasses, Jey. ;)

It is a new one, just that I haven't got used to wearing them :D

[Dervish]

Edmund Blackadder and Baldrick Baldy were at the Purple Cow Hotel celebrating their new three year contracts. Edmund said that his job starts him off at RM50000 a year, and he'll receive a RM10000 raise at the beginning of each year. Baldrick starts at RM25000 for the first six months, and gets a RM2500 raise every six months thereafter. "Well," said Edmund, "since I'll be making more money for the next three years, I'll buy the next round of drinks." Who will make the most money each year, and by how much?

[Jeyanthy]

Edmund Blackadder and Baldrick Baldy were at the Purple Cow Hotel celebrating their new three year contracts. Edmund said that his job starts him off at RM50000 a year, and he'll receive a RM10000 raise at the beginning of each year. Baldrick starts at RM25000 for the first six months, and gets a RM2500 raise every six months thereafter. "Well," said Edmund, "since I'll be making more money for the next three years, I'll buy the next round of drinks." Who will make the most money each year, and by how much?

Edmund makes RM180,000 in three years. Baldrick makes RM187,500 in three years. Baldrick makes more money than Edmund. Difference is RM7500.

[Dervish]

Edmund makes RM180,000 in three years. Baldrick makes RM187,500 in three years. Baldrick makes more money than Edmund. Difference is RM7500.
Jey ~~~ The question is: Who will make the most money each year, and by how much?

[Jeyanthy]

Jey ~~~ The question is: Who will make the most money each year, and by how much?
First year
Edmund makes RM50,000 , Baldrick makes RM52,500 , Difference is RM2,500

Second year
Edmund makes RM60,000 , Baldrick makes RM62,500 , Difference is RM2,500

Third year
Edmund makes RM70,000 , Baldrick makes RM72,500 , Difference is RM2,500

[Dervish]

First year
Edmund makes RM50,000 , Baldrick makes RM52,500 , Difference is RM2,500

Second year
Edmund makes RM60,000 , Baldrick makes RM62,500 , Difference is RM2,500

Third year
Edmund makes RM70,000 , Baldrick makes RM72,500 , Difference is RM2,500


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Well Done, Jey. ;) :D

[Dervish]

It's been raining for several hours. A bank robbery occurred earlier that day and a witness identified Edmund Blackadder as one of the robbers. Inspector Clouseau arrived in front of Edmund's house. Edmund answered the door and Clouseau questioned his whereabouts over the past two hours. "I was on a fishing trip." replied Edmund. "I got home about 15 minutes ago. In fact my oil light came on about three or four km from home. She's leaking oil so bad I won't even be able to drive her to the service station tomorrow." Clouseau went outside and ran his hands along the dry gravel until he felt the puddle of warm oil. He said, "I'll have to take you in for further questioning." Why?

[Jeyanthy]

It's been raining for several hours. A bank robbery occurred earlier that day and a witness identified Edmund Blackadder as one of the robbers. Inspector Clouseau arrived in front of Edmund's house. Edmund answered the door and Clouseau questioned his whereabouts over the past two hours. "I was on a fishing trip." replied Edmund. "I got home about 15 minutes ago. In fact my oil light came on about three or four km from home. She's leaking oil so bad I won't even be able to drive her to the service station tomorrow." Clouseau went outside and ran his hands along the dry gravel until he felt the puddle of warm oil. He said, "I'll have to take you in for further questioning." Why?

It was raining so the puddle of oil shouldn't be warm.

[Dervish]

It was raining so the puddle of oil shouldn't be warm.
Any more reasons?

[Jeyanthy]

Oil light comes out earlier than just 3-4kms. He should have known about it when he went for the fishing trip...

[Jeyanthy]

How could he have gone for a fishing trip if it was raining?

[kwchang]

Aiyaaa, the gravel was dry and the oil had seeped to the recesses between the gravel - hence the leak happened a few hours ago, not the short period as alleged. Therefore the crook came home much earlier, leaking oil

[Jeyanthy]

It was raining for several hours, so the gravel should have been wet if he had got back just 15 mins earlier. But it was dry, so the car must have been there earlier. Thanks Mr Chang for the eye-opener....

[Dervish]

Oil light comes out earlier than just 3-4kms. He should have known about it when he went for the fishing trip...
Agree with your observation. ~~~ As for the answer, a little off-track, Jey. ;)

[Dervish]

How could he have gone for a fishing trip if it was raining?
Tell that to all the hard-core anglers. :)

[Dervish]

Aiyaaa, the gravel was dry and the oil had seeped to the recesses between the gravel - hence the leak happened a few hours ago, not the short period as alleged. Therefore the crook came home much earlier, leaking oil
An important clue but you breezed past it without a second look. ~~~ :D

[Dervish]

It was raining for several hours, so the gravel should have been wet if he had got back just 15 mins earlier. But it was dry, so the car must have been there earlier. Thanks Mr Chang for the eye-opener....


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Edmund was expecting the police
so he arranged the puddle of oil
under his car, and let it idle so both
the hood and oil would be warm.
He forgot about the rain and failed
to remove the car. ;)

[Dervish]

Mr Chang, the administrator of USJ Boys School was checking the residence grounds to check if all the boys were in bed by curfew. Suddenly, he heard a loud sound. He ran to the window just in time to catch a glimpse of a boy running into the next room. Mr Chang thought it was his favourite student Barry Botter but he couldn't be sure. He went to Barry's room and opened the door. Barry Botter stood in the middle of the room, his right leg in his pants and his left leg out. Barry, looking at the wrist watch on his left hand stammered, "I was getting dressed to investigate the loud sound I just heard." "Forget it," said Mr Chang, "I am sure it was you who just ran in here. For this, you will be confined to the banana plantation the whole of tomorrow." How could Mr Chang be so sure it was Barry who had been out after curfew?

[Jeyanthy]

Mr Chang, the administrator of USJ Boys School was checking the residence grounds to check if all the boys were in bed by curfew. Suddenly, he heard a loud sound. He ran to the window just in time to catch a glimpse of a boy running into the next room. Mr Chang thought it was his favourite student Barry Botter but he couldn't be sure. He went to Barry's room and opened the door. Barry Botter stood in the middle of the room, his right leg in his pants and his left leg out. Barry, looking at the wrist watch on his left hand stammered, "I was getting dressed to investigate the loud sound I just heard." "Forget it," said Mr Chang, "I am sure it was you who just ran in here. For this, you will be confined to the banana plantation the whole of tomorrow." How could Mr Chang be so sure it was Barry who had been out after curfew?

If he was rushing out, why was he wearing the watch first instead of the pants....

[Dervish]

If he was rushing out, why was he wearing the watch first instead of the pants....
Sharp observation but incorrect. Meanwhile, this puzzle is still hotly debated in my household. ;)

[Jeyanthy]

Mr Chang was not right about Barry.

Barry must be right handed since his watch was his left hand. Normally, when you take off your pants, you slide them both off your bums and if you are a right handed person, you will take your right leg out not left. If you are putting on your pants, you will put your right leg in first.

Since Barry was found with his right leg in the pants, he must have been putting on his pants as he correctly said. As for the watch, he could have slept with it on.

Alternatively, Mr Chang could have been right about Barry. If there was a loud sound, why does he have to put on the pants. Shouldn't he have just rushed to where the sound was coming from with his shorts unless of course, he was naked. Even them he could have got a blanket to wrap him and hopped outside.

[coleslaw]

he still have his shoes on?............hentam.

jeyanty...the watch deduction, to me, is not accurate. i'm left handed and i wear my watch on my left hand!

[Dervish]

Mr Chang was not right about Barry.

Barry must be right handed since his watch was his left hand. Normally, when you take off your pants, you slide them both off your bums and if you are a right handed person, you will take your right leg out not left. If you are putting on your pants, you will put your right leg in first.

Since Barry was found with his right leg in the pants, he must have been putting on his pants as he correctly said. As for the watch, he could have slept with it on.

Alternatively, Mr Chang could have been right about Barry. If there was a loud sound, why does he have to put on the pants. Shouldn't he have just rushed to where the sound was coming from with his shorts unless of course, he was naked. Even them he could have got a blanket to wrap him and hopped outside.
Should I wait for more feedbacks before posting the published answer?

[coleslaw]

please do...doubt there'll be anymore attempts.....

[Dervish]

Reason being ~~~ The issue of right/left leg in/out is still being debated in my household. I thought it might be interesting to listen to a different perspective. ~~~ i.e. when dressing/undressing, which leg goes into/out of the trousers first?

[Jeyanthy]

Reason being ~~~ The issue of right/left leg in/out is still being debated in my household. I thought it might be interesting to listen to a different perspective. ~~~ i.e. when dressing/undressing, which leg goes into/out of the trousers first?

See what I found out:
So if I'm Left-Handed, Does This Mean My Right Brain is Dominant?
No, hand dominance is not directly related to brain dominance. And, remember, just like you don't do everything with only the one hand, so your brain doesn't do everything with one side, although there is generally a preference. However, a significant number of artists have been and are left-handed, more than would be suggested by the one-in-ten occurrence of left-handedness in the population. While those who are left handed do exhibit a greater propensity for right-brain dominance, being right handed does not preclude your right brain from dominating.

http://painting.about.com/od/rightleftbrain/a/Right_Brain.htm

So my final answer is:
If there was a loud sound, why does he have to put on the pants. Shouldn't he have just rushed to where the sound was coming from with his shorts unless of course, he was naked. Even then he could have got a blanket to wrap himelf and hopped outside.

[Dervish]

I do not know about the link between left/right brain with left/right handedness. All I know is that if you are analytical and into logical thinking, you're using your left brain. Those with artistic leanings are mostly right-brainer.

[Dervish]

Let's just consider this.

When dressing, left/right leg goes into the trousers first?

[Dervish]

So my final answer is:
If there was a loud sound, why does he have to put on the pants. Shouldn't he have just rushed to where the sound was coming from with his shorts unless of course, he was naked. Even then he could have got a blanket to wrap himelf and hopped outside.
Incorrect according to the published answer.

[Jeyanthy]

Let's just consider this.

When dressing, left/right leg goes into the trousers first?

Different answers from different people. Some right-handed people put their right leg in first other put their left leg in first.

[Jeyanthy]

Incorrect according to the published answer.

Published answer will probably be, right handed people put their left leg in. So Barry was caught that way.

But in reality, it is debatable.

[Dervish]

Different answers from different people. Some right-handed people put their right leg in first other put their left leg in first.
Hence the debate in my household. :D:D ~~~ Okay, here's the published answer.

Mr Chang was certain it was Barry because he was getting undressed not dressed as he claimed. A right-handed person will put their left leg in their pants first when dressing.

What say you to that?

[coleslaw]

Hence the debate in my household. :D:D ~~~ Okay, here's the published answer.

Mr Chang was certain it was Barry because he was getting undressed not dressed as he claimed. A right-handed person will put their left leg in their pants first when dressing.

What say you to that?
nope..again, i'm left handed and my left leg goes in first and left leg out first too..

[Dervish]

nope..again, i'm left handed and my left leg goes in first and left leg out first too..
I don't know if I'm in trouble or you are. :eek: ~~~ I am right-handed. My left leg goes in and out first.

Since yours differed from the published result, perhaps time to visit a shrink? Maybe under all that layer of left-handedness, you were subconsciously a true right-hander? ~~~ :D:D ~~~ *just teasing*

[Jeyanthy]

I don't know if I'm in trouble or you are. :eek: ~~~ I am right-handed. My left leg goes in and out first.

Since yours differed from the published result, perhaps time to visit a shrink? Maybe under all that layer of left-handedness, you were subconsciously a true right-hander? ~~~ :D:D ~~~ *just teasing*

I am right-handed and I put my right leg in first and out first. What do you say to that?

[Dervish]

I am right-handed and I put my right leg in first and out first. What do you say to that?
:D ~~~ I rest my case, Jey. ;)

[Dervish]

Dynamite is commonly used to cut down trees. To cut a tree 18" in diameter, five sticks of dynamites are used. They are placed on the N, S, E and W sides. The fifth is on the side to which the tree should fall. During construction of a dam, a tree 18" in diameter was completely covered by water. Since the tree top was fouling the boat's propellers, it had to be cut down. A diver went down and put a stick of dynamite on all four sides of the tree. Since the current is flowing north at 2 knots per hour, on which side of the tree should the diver put the fifth dynamite if you wanted the tree to fall south?

[coleslaw]

waterproof dynamite ka?

[Dervish]

waterproof dynamite ka?
sorry, incorrect ;)

[xinrong]

North...to counter the current :o simply whack, when the puzzle contains numbers i'm a goner...

[Dervish]

North...to counter the current :o simply whack, when the puzzle contains numbers i'm a goner...
:D ~~~ sorry, incorrect ~~~ ;)

(GTG XR ~~~ Thanks for playing ;) )

[xinrong]

there goes...got to go too...have a good week ahead!

[Dervish]

Yea ~~~ you too ;)

[Naka]

Dynamite is commonly used to cut down trees. To cut a tree 18" in diameter, five sticks of dynamites are used. They are placed on the N, S, E and W sides. The fifth is on the side to which the tree should fall. During construction of a dam, a tree 18" in diameter was completely covered by water. Since the tree top was fouling the boat's propellers, it had to be cut down. A diver went down and put a stick of dynamite on all four sides of the tree. Since the current is flowing north at 2 knots per hour, on which side of the tree should the diver put the fifth dynamite if you wanted the tree to fall south?

I used a lot of Dynamites in my time on the highways. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: and from my limited experince, this is what i think.

Tree do not fall in any direction when using dynamites. So the 5th dynamite can be placed anywhere. The fallen tree will float and rise up in the river.

[Dervish]

I used a lot of Dynamites in my time on the highways. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: and from my limited experince, this is what i think.

Tree do not fall in any direction when using dynamites. So the 5th dynamite can be placed anywhere. The fallen tree will float and rise up in the river.


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

[xinrong]

walaweh...and i thought it was a maths question....i need some serious brain-food dey..

[Dervish]

walaweh...and i thought it was a maths question....i need some serious brain-food dey..
:D ~~~ forgot to warn you about this NW. ;)

[Dervish]

Naka and his dog, Murphy climbed the icy hill to Gomer Pyle's cottage. Naka knocked, then let himself in. The cottage was icy cold. Gomer's body was sprawled on the floor in a pool of blood, a single bullet hole in his head. A suicide note lay on the table. It read: "Since I've lost the use of my legs, I do not wish to live. Edmund Blackadder had been very kind to me. I leave all my fortune to him. Signed Gomer Pyle" Outside, Naka could see the two set of tracks made in the snow by him and Murphy. A third set came and went off in another direction. Murphy was happily sniffing the third set of tracks which lead to Edmund's house. When Naka broke the news, Edmund cried, "That is unbelievable! I was there four days ago and he was in great spirits." Naka cleared his throat and said, "Tell me what really happened." Why did he say this?

[coleslaw]

snow would hv covered his foot prints if indeed it was 4 days ago.

[Dervish]

snow would hv covered his foot prints if indeed it was 4 days ago.
Good point. I thought this was the answer too. ~~~ However, sorry, incorrect!

[xinrong]

if there were three sets of footprints, that means Gomer, Murphy and Edmund went up the hills by foot, why would Gomer say he has lost use of his legs? Probably all three went up, Gomer was forced to write the note and Edmund killed him?

[kwchang]

if there were three sets of footprints, that means Gomer, Murphy and Edmund went up the hills by foot, why would Gomer say he has lost use of his legs? Probably all three went up, Gomer was forced to write the note and Edmund killed him?
The 3 sets of print belong to Naka, Murphy and Edmund.
Gomer cannot walk and probably never left the house. There isn't enough info in the story to say how Gomer got his food for example ... maybe Edmund was the one running errands for and looking after Gomer. Having lost one's use of the legs don't mean very much because Gomer probably moved around on wheelchair.

I think the clues are in the freezing temperatures and the pool of blood ?

[xinrong]

The 3 sets of print belong to Naka, Murphy and Edmund.
Gomer cannot walk and probably never left the house. There isn't enough info in the story to say how Gomer got his food for example ... maybe Edmund was the one running errands for and looking after Gomer. Having lost one's use of the legs don't mean very much because Gomer probably moved around on wheelchair.

I think the clues are in the freezing temperatures and the pool of blood ?

Ooops, tqvm for correcting, Mr Chang. I misread the footprints...one last shot..if the cottage was icy cold and E hadn't been there four days, Gomer would've frozen to death already. The pool of blood means he had just been shot and the footprints means it was recent.
I'm still lost, time to get brain food.

[Naka]

Naka and his dog, Murphy climbed the icy hill to Gomer Pyle's cottage. Naka knocked, then let himself in. The cottage was icy cold. Gomer's body was sprawled on the floor in a pool of blood, a single bullet hole in his head. A suicide note lay on the table. It read: "Since I've lost the use of my legs, I do not wish to live. Edmund Blackadder had been very kind to me. I leave all my fortune to him. Signed Gomer Pyle" Outside, Naka could see the two set of tracks made in the snow by him and Murphy. A third set came and went off in another direction. Murphy was happily sniffing the third set of tracks which lead to Edmund's house. When Naka broke the news, Edmund cried, "That is unbelievable! I was there four days ago and he was in great spirits." Naka cleared his throat and said, "Tell me what really happened." Why did he say this?

1. The 3rd track marks would have gone in 4 days.
2. Murphy sniffing the tracks mean there was still human odor in them.
3. I think Edmund was there earlier in Gomer's cottage and therefore he was not telling the truth.

[Dervish]

if there were three sets of footprints, that means Gomer, Murphy and Edmund went up the hills by foot, why would Gomer say he has lost use of his legs? Probably all three went up, Gomer was forced to write the note and Edmund killed him?
sorry, incorrect

[Dervish]

The 3 sets of print belong to Naka, Murphy and Edmund.
Gomer cannot walk and probably never left the house. There isn't enough info in the story to say how Gomer got his food for example ... maybe Edmund was the one running errands for and looking after Gomer. Having lost one's use of the legs don't mean very much because Gomer probably moved around on wheelchair.

I think the clues are in the freezing temperatures and the pool of blood ?
sorry, incorrect. ;)

[Dervish]

Ooops, tqvm for correcting, Mr Chang. I misread the footprints...one last shot..if the cottage was icy cold and E hadn't been there four days, Gomer would've frozen to death already. The pool of blood means he had just been shot and the footprints means it was recent.
I'm still lost, time to get brain food.
:D ~~~ still incorrect. ;)