March 1, 2010

Puzzle No. 2 & 3

Well, many days have passed since I published the last puzzle. The solution is simple: 2 hits of 11 metres each one. Dany was the one who solve it. The solution he posted is on the comments of the previous post. Look it and check out your own answer.

This time we have two. They are short and easily to solve, just read with attention the problem.

First One

There is a kind of mouse that can have 12 little mice in one month. This little mice, when they are 2 months old, can have another little mice.
If you buy a female mouse of this kind. How many mice you have after 10 months?

Second One

Imagine a big barrel plenty of various things. It is too heavy due to the objects inside it. But there is a thing that you can put in the barrel and decrease its weight. What is it?

A clue:

It doesn't take up any space on the barrel but you can see it.

Remember don't look for the answers and if you have any doubt ask me. See you!!

7 comentarios:

Francisco Arrocha said...

About the first One: You do not specify how many females are. Only females could make more little mice, and you specify only if you buy ONE FEMALE of mice. If this mice could make more little mice in one month, the most logic solution is 120. Is correct? I suppose not, but...

About the second one: You think we wish to do optimization excercises?(I know isn't it, but... =( ) I have no Idea for the answer, I should think a little bit more... Hold on for my answer in a few days, Ok, Joel?

Unknown said...

Probably you would have 50x50 males and females, but you should specify...

Joel said...

I think you should read the problem one more time. Javi look at what you're saying and you'll find an aswer. If you realise, the number of males and females doesn't matter.

That last is a very important clue.

Francisco Arrocha said...

Ah!! I got it! One female mice could not have babies if there is not a male! So, when 10 months pass, you will only have the female mice you bought... also the mice die or escape ;)

Francisco Arrocha said...

But the second one is hard... I must think more

Unknown said...

I want to know ... I need to know (xD) how to make a barrel lighter putting something on it...

Francisco Arrocha said...

A desperate solution: Could be "the nothing"? I was thinking for a solution and my head cannot more... My head will be explode!! Put the solution Joel, we need to know, now is personal!! =(

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