#701 - Upsc Interview Puzzle
Can you make the below equation true by using any three numbers from "1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15"?
( ) + ( ) + ( ) = 30
3! + 15 + 9 = 30.
#702 - Dollar Quarter Equation Riddle
A quarter is one fourth of a dollar but Mr. Brainteaser has changed the equation as below :
DOLLAR * 4 = QUARTER
Can you replace each letter by a digit to make above solution correct ?
DOLLAR * 4 = QUARTER
457730 * 4 = 1830920
#703 - The Classic Bank Riddle
In a certain bank, a man deposits a certain amount. According to the bank policies, the amount will get doubled up in a year but as the service charge, they will also deduct Rs. 65 by the end of every year.
If after the 6th year, the amount becomes 0, what do you think is the original amount he deposited in the bank?
This is totally impossible in real because you do not pay in bank in fractions. However, the only possible answer is explained below:
Year Amount Interest and Deduction
Start 63.984375
Y1 End 62.968750 63.984375 * 2 - 65
Y2 End 60.937500 62.96875* 2 - 65
Y3 End 56.875000 60.9375 * 2 - 65
Y4 End 48.750000 56.875 * 2 - 65
Y5 End 32.500000 48.75 * 2 - 65
Y6 End 0.000000 32.5 * 2 - 65 = 0
#704 - Number Pyramid Puzzle
In the attached picture, you will find a pyramid formation, that is made up of ten circles. If you can move only 3 circles, can you turn it upside down?We have numbered the coins so that you can comment the numbers as answers.
If you move the circles 1, 7 and 10 as shown in the image, you can turn it upside down.
#705 - Missing Letter In Circle Riddle
Can you crack the logic with which the letters in the attached figure are connected and find the missing letter in the last circle?
T
If you notice closely, the letters around the center are advancing in accordance with the numerical value of the letter in the center.
In the first picture, the numerical value of A is 1 - F, G, H and I are advancing once.
In the second, numerical value of D is 4 - G, K, O and S are advancing by 4.
Now, F numerical value is 6 and so the letters should advance by 6, which means that the missing alphabet is T.
#706 - Geography Rebus Riddle
Can you solve the below geography rebus by decoding the below rebus ?
Unites States.
#707 - Playing Cards Logical Riddle
Let us do a fun activity. Take three piles of cards - one with 11 cards, second with 7 cards and the third with 6 cards and place them on a table.
The challenge is to move cards in a manner that each pile has 8 cards by the time you are done.
The rules are:
1) You can add to any pile but you must add exactly the amount of cards the pile already has. Suppose that a pile has 7 cards, then you will have to move exactly 7 cards from another pile to keep above it.
2) All cards should be taken from the same pile at one time.
3) You have only 3 moves.
First pile = 11
Second pile = 7
Third pile = 6
First move:
First pile = 11 - 7 = 4
Second pile = 7 + 7 = 14
Third pile = 6
Second move:
First pile = 4
Second pile = 14 - 6 = 8
Third pile = 6 + 6 = 12
Third Move:
First pile = 4 + 4 = 8
Second pile = 8
Third pile = 12 - 4 = 8
#708 - Hot Cold What Am I
I am quite hot but become too cold if you remove first two letter. What am I ?
I am Spice (spice - first two letters => "Ice")
#709 - Festive Offer Discount Puzzle
On the occasion of Christmas, Major online seller companies in India is offering big discount on Iphone7 as below.
: Flipkart offers Flat 65% discount
: Amazon offers 10% discount over and over again.
: eBay offers RS 45,000 off.
If the original cost of iPhone is Rs. 70,000 Which is the best offer for you ?
Amazon
Explanation:
Amazon : 24407.490807, Flipkart: 24500 and EBay: 25000
EBay discount :
70000 - 45000 = 25000
Flipkart 65% discount :
35/100 * 70000 = 24500
Amazon 10% recursive discount:
After 1st 10% discount, Amount is 63000
After 2nd 10% discount, Amount is 56700
After 3rd 10% discount, Amount is 51030
After 4th 10% discount, Amount is 45927
After 5th 10% discount, Amount is 41334.3
After 6th 10% discount, Amount is 37200.87
After 7th 10% discount, Amount is 33480.783
After 8th 10% discount, Amount is 30132.7047
After 9th 10% discount, Amount is 27119.43423
After 10th 10% discount, Amount is 24407.490807
#710 - Spot Man In Coffee Bean Riddle
Can you spot the man between the coffee bean in the picture below ?
Shown in the picture below