Ultimate Puzzle Challenge!

Tails_155 · **Reply #40 on:** April 07, 2008, 11:43:50 AM

Yea I'm going for $95 as well

Mornai · **Reply #41 on:** April 07, 2008, 12:41:18 PM

I would also have to say $95.

Stitch · **Reply #42 on:** April 07, 2008, 01:16:44 PM

I am guessing $90.

lbt/cty_lover · **Reply #43 on:** April 07, 2008, 02:41:52 PM

I agree on $95.

Mumbling · **Reply #44 on:** April 07, 2008, 02:46:33 PM

lots of points are given this time. I think.

pokeplayer984 · **Reply #45 on:** April 08, 2008, 01:31:03 AM

The correct answer is $95.

This is one of many confusing methods that swindling merchants have used for years. There is a simpler way to figure it out:

Let x = cost of camera
Let y = cost of case

x=y+300
y=310-x

x=310-x+300
x=305, y=5

Therefore, the case costs $5, and you should get $95 change.

Yet, alot of us don't use simple algebric equations in our daily lives, and so we trust the merchant who is about to cheapskate us to give us the correct amount of money. We really need to watch out for those swindling merchants, huh?

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So, Clawandfang, Tails_155, Mornai and lbt/cty_lover all get 50 points and 2 Hint Points.

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Score thus far:

Stitch: 10 points (10 Hint Points)

Flathead770: 0 points (10 Hint Points)

Mornai: 50 points (12 Hint Points)

Clawandfang: 185 points (14 Hint Points)

LBTFan13: 0 points (10 Hint Points)

Tails_155: 80 points (12 Hint Points)

lbt/cty_lover: 80 points (12 Hint Points)

Mumbling: 35 points (11 Hint Points)

action9000: 0 points (10 Hint Points)

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Okay, your turn, Clawandfang.

Mornai · **Reply #46 on:** April 08, 2008, 01:33:48 AM

Quote from: pokeplayer984,Apr 8 2008 on 01:31 AM

So, Clawandfang, Tails_155 and lbt/cty_lover all get 50 points and 2 Hint Points.

If $95 was the correct answr, then why didn't i get any points? I believe i answered $95 4 posts before you.

pokeplayer984 · **Reply #47 on:** April 08, 2008, 01:40:41 AM

Quote from: Mornai,Apr 7 2008 on 10:33 PM

Quote from: pokeplayer984,Apr 8 2008 on 01:31 AM
So, Clawandfang, Tails_155 and lbt/cty_lover all get 50 points and 2 Hint Points.
If $95 was the correct answr, then why didn't i get any points? I believe i answered $95 4 posts before you.

Sorry, I missed ya there. I have edited it.

Clawandfang · **Reply #48 on:** April 08, 2008, 04:37:58 AM

Let's have an easy one... 15 points.

pokeplayer984 · **Reply #49 on:** April 08, 2008, 08:26:37 AM

Hmm, I seem to only have one 15 point question available, but let's go for it.

For 15 points:

Five suspects are called into police headquarters for questioning. They give the following statements.

A: One of the five of us is lying

B: Two of the five of us are lying

C: I know these guys, and three of the five of us are lying.

D: Don't listen to a word they say. Out of the five of us, four are lying.

E: All five of us are dirty rotten liars!

The police only want to release the suspects who are telling the truth. How many people should they let go?

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As soon as someone gets this, I'm putting in a new category.

So, good luck!

Mumbling · **Reply #50 on:** April 08, 2008, 08:55:58 AM

1 person should go free... Gees this is a hard one.. but that could also be because i am no native speaker.

Clawandfang · **Reply #51 on:** April 08, 2008, 09:46:36 AM

I too would take a stab at one person going free... but I take the "first person new category" statement means that even if I'm right I'll get no points?

lbt/cty_lover · **Reply #52 on:** April 08, 2008, 04:59:22 PM

I believe that the police should let go 1 person. This puzzle is simple logic. May I explain why it is simple to you via PM, pokeplayer?

And by the way, Iris, I love the Pirates of the Caribbean quote in your signature.

pokeplayer984 · **Reply #53 on:** April 09, 2008, 01:26:06 AM

The correct answer is 1.

Every suspect accused a different number of people. If anyone was telling the truth, it had to be one suspect, no more or less.

The only suspect whose statement fits that condition is D. Looks like this one is free to go.

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So, Mumbling, Clawandfang and lbt/cty_lover all got it right and get the full 15 points.

So, the score is:

Stitch: 10 points (10 Hint Points)

Flathead770: 0 points (10 Hint Points)

Mornai: 50 points (12 Hint Points)

Clawandfang: 200 points (14 Hint Points)

LBTFan13: 0 points (10 Hint Points)

Tails_155: 80 points (12 Hint Points)

lbt/cty_lover: 95 points (12 Hint Points)

Mumbling: 50 points (11 Hint Points)

action9000: 0 points (10 Hint Points)

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Okay, now, I shall replace the 15 point area with something much harder...

A 70 point category.

Now, Mumbling, it's your turn.

(*Dare's Mumbling to try "Bonus"*)

Mumbling · **Reply #54 on:** April 09, 2008, 10:27:08 AM

Ehmm.. I think I am not able to do bonus heh.. Maybe some other time ok? 30 points? By the way clawandfang you are seriously making points aren't you? heheh

@ lbt/cty lover .. Thanks

I love pirates of the caribean

(room full of posters.. might take a picture of it once:P )

pokeplayer984 · **Reply #55 on:** April 09, 2008, 11:02:16 AM

Okay, Mumbling. For 30 points:

SOS! Fifteen people are trapped aboard a ship that's going to sink in exactly 20 minutes. Their only chance for survival is the five-person life raft stowed on their vessel. To make matters worse, the waters around the ship are teeming with man-eating sharks, so swimming to safety is out of the question.

A round-trip to the nearest island and back to the boat takes nine minutes on the raft. How many people will live to see dry land?

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Good luck!

Oh, and Mumbling, feel free to post a picture of your room. I'm sure a number of us would LOVE to see it. :^.^:

Mumbling · **Reply #56 on:** April 09, 2008, 11:06:57 AM

ehh 9 people? probably the most simple answer.. i dont know for sure..

I'm going to make pictures of my room this day if I am upstairs.

Clawandfang · **Reply #57 on:** April 09, 2008, 01:24:51 PM

All fifteen people will make it to dry land.
EDIT: Ach no, that's wrong... oh well.

Mumbling · **Reply #58 on:** April 09, 2008, 01:30:47 PM

I thought that at first. but I am not going to change my answer.

Stitch · **Reply #59 on:** April 09, 2008, 02:04:24 PM

13 people will live.