Solve this Puzzle

starseed
By starseed

Drill this out and see if you are a mathematician!

Scenario:
There is a bus with 7 girls inside,
Each girl has 7 bags,
Inside each bag, there are 7 Big cats,
Each Big cat has 7 small cats,
All cats have 4 Legs each!

Question: How many Legs are there inside the bus?

The total number of Legs would be the password for this file: (See attached file: Book121.xls)

If you can't open the file, the answer you obtained is wrong.
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Good luck! I'm sure you can crack this!

PLEASE DON'T POST THE ANSWER - YOU WILL SPOIL IT FOR THE OTHERS - JUST SAY "I'VE GOT IT!" :)

By aruni• 23 Sep 2007 09:37
aruni

ooooooooooopppppa, i checked the first page and the rest in second page missed, anyway i m wrong....ha ha

By aruni• 23 Sep 2007 09:33
aruni

1111222111

techdoctor am i correct?

By anonymous• 23 Sep 2007 09:26
anonymous

we have to count the Bus Driver's Leg too.....

answer + 2

By qatarisun• 21 Sep 2007 17:11
qatarisun

i also could open with 10990. I i did open. but... ok..drop it.. forget about it.. it's not worth it to explain one hundred times some shity matter...23 minuts till iftar! HUNGRY!

By starseed• 21 Sep 2007 17:05
starseed

a man - they mess it up

By qatarisun• 21 Sep 2007 17:03
qatarisun

then ok.. then 10990 is right...and i got this answer in 1,5 minutes after i've read the post (1 minute out of these 1,5 took my boyfriend asking me something at that time..)..but when i got the answer, i said: 2 driver's legs should be added as well.. but since he is away.. then let it be!

By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Sep 2007 17:01
t_coffee_or_me

i could open the file with the answer 10990

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By starseed• 21 Sep 2007 16:59
starseed

... had stopped the bus, and left the bus to have a pee at the time, darn it

By qatarisun• 21 Sep 2007 16:58
qatarisun

T-Cofee,and you said: 14... but AGAIN!! even 10990 in wrong! where are the driver's 2 legs?? the answer should be 10992!!!

By starseed• 21 Sep 2007 16:54
starseed

at last!!

By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Sep 2007 16:52
t_coffee_or_me

Total 10990 legs

7 Girls = 14 Legs

343 Big Cats = 1372 Legs

2401 small cats = 9604 Legs

Total - 10990

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By qatarisun• 21 Sep 2007 16:42
qatarisun

are you serious? i thought you are kidding...

1. where it says that the driver outside of bus?

2.did you try to enter the password that you have got? does "14" open the document? I am telling you that i got the answer and I opened the document. But I am also telling you that even this "right" answer which I've got is wrong! coz... (see above..)

By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Sep 2007 16:12
t_coffee_or_me

The busy driver is outside trying to load the cats in the luggage compartment

its asking how many legs inside the bus

"There is a bus with 7 girls inside"

the rest r all outside

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By qatarisun• 21 Sep 2007 16:11
qatarisun

but THEY give the different "right" answer, it's not 14. And I got this "right" answer...And that's where i am saying: the "right" answer is wrong, coz they forgot to add the bus driver's legs!!!

By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Sep 2007 16:01
t_coffee_or_me

the right answer is 14 ... bus driver n cats in the bags are not inside the bus

The busy driver is outside trying to load the cats in the luggage compartment

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By qatarisun• 21 Sep 2007 15:56
qatarisun

but the "right" answer is WRONG! they forgot to add a driver's legs in this sum.

pt1985, somebody gave the answer on line already. But again, it's wrong, becuase it doesn't count the bus driver's legs.

By pt1985• 21 Sep 2007 13:17
pt1985

can someone private message me the solution to the cat puzzle and explain it to me!

cheers

By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Sep 2007 11:37
t_coffee_or_me

welcome back

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By starseed• 21 Sep 2007 11:28
starseed

you reminded me of ...

11 was a race horse

22 was 1 2

11 1 1 race

22 1 1 2!

By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Sep 2007 10:08
t_coffee_or_me

i read that exchange with angelo but i was busy

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By owen• 21 Sep 2007 10:03
owen

tcom...you must be bored or just nothing else to do huh? (on top on answering all the puzzles here)..

doing good buddy, went to khalifa last night (brisk walking)..and oh it was pretty well lit up last night and even the "tv" was on (i've discussed this earlier on the good morning thread with angelo)..but was just thrilled to see khalifa that way last night...(wasn't here yet when asian games took place)..sorry for the hijack..(tcom's fault, and i couldn't stop):P

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By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Sep 2007 09:59
t_coffee_or_me

good morning hru how is your weekend so far

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Sep 2007 09:57
t_coffee_or_me

Starting with the second sequence, each sequence is simply a detail description of the previous one. So, for example, the second sequence describes the first: one one, that is, 1, 1. The third sequence describes the the second: two {ones;} or 2, 1. The fourth describes the third: one two, one one: or 1, 2, 1, 1. This sequence in turn is described as follows: one one, one two, two ones (111221). The sequence that follows is therefore 312211 since it describes the exact composition of the preceding sequence.

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By techdoctor• 21 Sep 2007 09:57
techdoctor

I went to sleep just before you posted the second solution. Good try.

By techdoctor• 21 Sep 2007 09:55
techdoctor

You are right. Don't tell me you just read it off the Internet. Please explain the solution for the benefit of others.

By owen• 21 Sep 2007 09:54
owen

oh now,you are on different "issues"?...lemme see..guess now i have to read the previous post..

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By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Sep 2007 09:48
t_coffee_or_me

312211

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By owen• 21 Sep 2007 09:48
owen

what a brain work out!...(btw, i did not read any of your comments here ok).."i've got it" ..:D tricky tricky..

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By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Sep 2007 09:40
t_coffee_or_me

ohhhhhhhhhhhh i thought we r still at cats puzzle sorry

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By Maria.m• 21 Sep 2007 09:36
Maria.m

TCOM : Check your msg/email. I had already posted you the answer for cat puzzle yesterday( and so has IOU now on board). We are on techdoc's puzzle.

By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Sep 2007 09:33
t_coffee_or_me

i know the answer.

just a hint the cats r just to throw u off balance

mariam its OK i understand

dont u think its cruel to put 7 cats in a bag

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By Maria.m• 21 Sep 2007 09:28
Maria.m

If it has something to do with prime numbers, cause the first three are, I am not even applying my mind. Give me a hint !

TCOM : Sorry for being hasty with my reply (You know what I mean).

By Bennis• 21 Sep 2007 02:00
Bennis

I think I am right this time.

f) 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1

So ? (this is assuming you know the answer)

--

H. Bennis

By techdoctor• 21 Sep 2007 01:40
techdoctor

Keep trying.

By Bennis• 21 Sep 2007 01:34
Bennis

f) 2 2 1 1 3 2 1

Correct me if I'm wrong I love this stuff :)

--

H. Bennis

By techdoctor• 21 Sep 2007 01:19
techdoctor

This is one of the Google hiring teaser. Think out of the box (mathematics).

In the series

a) 1

b) 1 1

c) 2 1

d) 1 2 1 1

e) 1 1 1 2 2 1

f) What comes next?

By anonymous• 21 Sep 2007 01:03
anonymous

10990, I got it =)

Cheers!

*** I don't like to commit myself about heaven and hell - you see, I have friends in both places. M. Twain***

By anonymous• 21 Sep 2007 00:59
anonymous

but you can actually solve it doing this

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/294857/straight_line_riddle/

Cheers!

*** I don't like to commit myself about heaven and hell - you see, I have friends in both places. M. Twain***

By DaRuDe• 21 Sep 2007 00:13
DaRuDe

i excelled in math was the best student of my time NEVER PASSED IT :D

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By rsundaram68• 20 Sep 2007 23:50
rsundaram68

i got it.

Now solve this

Question: 5 + 5 + 5 = 550

Write the above equation on paper and prove the above by putting one single Horizontal / vertical or slant line somewhere.

NOTE: You can use ONLY ONE Line either H / V / Slant

By Angelo• 20 Sep 2007 23:32
Angelo

....

By Bennis• 20 Sep 2007 22:28
Bennis

Mkay then.

--

H. Bennis

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 22:26
t_coffee_or_me

thats is a riddle

its what i work here

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By Bennis• 20 Sep 2007 22:25
Bennis

Sorry but you have a confusing name...

What the meaning behind it ?

--

H. Bennis

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 22:23
t_coffee_or_me

Just quit imagining!

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By Bennis• 20 Sep 2007 22:22
Bennis

That I used a pen and a paper :)

--

H. Bennis

By Maria.m• 20 Sep 2007 22:21
Maria.m

TCOM : Sorry, I can't I get paid for it. Over and out.

Yes Bennis and the first two are 10

By Bennis• 20 Sep 2007 22:18
Bennis

Yay!

Got it.

The last 2 digits of this number are 90.

Me Happy :)

--

H. Bennis

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 21:59
t_coffee_or_me

Just quit imagining!

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By Maria.m• 20 Sep 2007 21:58
Maria.m

TCOM, don't get any ideas here. It is a SHE. Okay, now your mind is wandering in other direction. *sigh* The world is going down the drains. *sigh* Quick give me the answer unless you wan't others to solve it tomorrow. I am out for a walk in 2 minutes.

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 21:57
t_coffee_or_me

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By starseed• 20 Sep 2007 21:56
starseed

it was wrong - i am goin now (very loooonnng blinks) - see ya all in the moro... byeee

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 21:56
t_coffee_or_me

no windows or door u r right

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By starseed• 20 Sep 2007 21:55
starseed

no windows or doors, right?

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 21:53
t_coffee_or_me

wrong answer

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By starseed• 20 Sep 2007 21:52
starseed

I would go thru the hole where the door should've been, or thru the other hole where the window panes would be .... ?

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 21:50
t_coffee_or_me

answer n then go

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 21:49
t_coffee_or_me

wrong answer

hehehhe who is your room mate

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By starseed• 20 Sep 2007 21:48
starseed

been a hard day! Nite all! XXX

P.S. Blonde Jokes are next....

By Maria.m• 20 Sep 2007 21:47
Maria.m

May be, since you can't get into such a room you can't get out of it either. (Okay, I admit, this sudden spurt of intelligence is from my room mate).

By starseed• 20 Sep 2007 21:45
starseed

yes I can sometimes!! [grinning with glee]

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 21:44
t_coffee_or_me

imagine it has a roof n 4 walls

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By Maria.m• 20 Sep 2007 21:43
Maria.m

TCOM, Does this room have any walls ?? or roof ???

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 21:42
t_coffee_or_me

Imagine you`re in a room with no windows and no doors,

how do you get out?

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By Maria.m• 20 Sep 2007 21:41
Maria.m

starseed can you read mind ??? I just did. I think he already solved it though.

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 21:38
t_coffee_or_me

what a shame to accuse me of that

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By starseed• 20 Sep 2007 21:37
starseed

~ your thoughts create your reality ~

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 21:35
t_coffee_or_me

i know the answer

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By starseed• 20 Sep 2007 21:32
starseed

focus buddy.... give it a bash - you're digressing

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 21:31
t_coffee_or_me

Give out the answer

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By Maria.m• 20 Sep 2007 21:30
Maria.m

Ahhhh.. Got it. I know what is inside the file now. Have to admit it is a bit crazy confusing thing and I took help.

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 21:29
t_coffee_or_me

Imagine you`re in a room with no windows and no doors,

how do you get out?

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 21:26
t_coffee_or_me

isn't this animal cruelty ? 7 cats in 1 bag ?

btw should i answer

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By Gypsy• 20 Sep 2007 21:25
Gypsy

I can't get it either. But I failed math.

"I fight with love and I laugh with rage, you have to live light enough to see the humor and long enough to see some change." Ani Difranco

By Maria.m• 20 Sep 2007 21:24
Maria.m

I have scribbled on two A4s and calculator is on. Still trying.

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 21:22
t_coffee_or_me

This man was sitting quietly reading his paper one morning, peacefully

enjoying himself, when his wife sneaks up behind him and wacks him on the back of his head with a huge frying pan.

Man: "What was that for?"

Wife: "What was that piece of paper in your pants pocket with the name Marylou written on it?" Man: "Oh honey, remember two weeks ago when I went to the horse races? Marylou was the name of one of the horses I bet on."

The wife looked all satisfied and goes off to work around the house.

Three days later he is once again sitting in his chair reading and she repeats the frying pan swatting.

Man: "What the hell was that for this time?" Wife: "Your horse called."

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By starseed• 20 Sep 2007 21:20
starseed

C'mon girl - you can do it!!

By starseed• 20 Sep 2007 21:20
starseed

so let's see the comments tomorrow :)

By Maria.m• 20 Sep 2007 21:20
Maria.m

I lied. :-(

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 21:18
t_coffee_or_me

all tricky males r at coffee meet

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By t_coffee_or_me• 20 Sep 2007 21:17
t_coffee_or_me

its a trick question

If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.

By starseed• 20 Sep 2007 21:17
starseed

jus waitin for those males to come up with something rude.. jus watch!!

By starseed• 20 Sep 2007 21:14
starseed

not that hard hey?

By Maria.m• 20 Sep 2007 21:12
Maria.m

I have got it.

By starseed• 20 Sep 2007 21:09
starseed

I guess its a little late for all you QLers :)

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