#281 - 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

#282 - 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.

Number Pyramid Puzzle

If you move the circles 1, 7 and 10 as shown in the image, you can turn it upside down.

#283 - New Answer Every Time Riddle

There is a riddle which can be asked all day with a different correct answer each time. What is the riddle ?

Riddle is "What is the correct time ?".

#284 - The United States President Puzzle

The United States 22nd and the 24th president got the same father.
Their mother is also the same.
Both are not twins but born at the same time.
None of them are adopted.
Both are male.

Who are they ?

They were the same person "Grover Cleveland".

#285 - Office Christmas Party Riddle

Josh Parker organizes an exotic office Christmas party at the beach to his important fellow employees.
Following are the important people that will come to the party
1. Josh Parker
2. Josh Parker 2 girlfriends- Carol Vanstone and Tracey Hughes
3. The sales head Clay Vanstone.
4. Clay Vanstone 2 associates.
5. Mr. Jeremy and his Secret Tab.

They all need to cross a small river to reach the beach, however, Josh Parker has got just one boat.
There are few rules for crossing the river.
1. The capacity of the boat is limited to just two people.
2. Clay Vanstone associates will not stay with Josh Parker without Clay Vanstone.
3. Carol Vanstone and Tracey Hughes will not stay with the Clay Vanstone without Josh Parker.
4. Mr. Jeremy would never leave the Secret Tab alone.
5. Secret Tab counts as a person.
6. Only Josh Parker, Clay Vanstone or Mr. Jeremy can drive the boat.
7. The two girlfriends Carol Vanstone and Tracey Hughes will not stay with the Clay Vanstone without Josh Parker.
8. No Associates would stay with Josh Parker without their Clay Vanstone.
9. Mr.Jeremy will not leave the Secret Tab alone.

1. Mr.Jeremy and girlfriend1, Mr.Jeremy back
2. Mr.Jeremy and girlfriend2, Mr.Jeremy back
3. Clay Vanstone and Josh Parker, Clay Vanstone back
4. Mr.Jeremy and Secret Tab, Mr.Jeremy back
5. Mr.Jeremy and Clay Vanstone, Mr.Jeremy back
6. Mr.Jeremy and associate1, Mr.Jeremy back
7. Mr.Jeremy and associate2.

#286 - Cricket Balls Age Riddle

At the Delhi cricket clubhouse, there were four kids: Kohli, Yuvraj, Pant, and Dhoni, with ages 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively, and each having 1, 2, 3, and 4 cricket balls in a different order.

We know the following facts:
Kohli has more cricket balls than his age.
Dhoni is older than Yuvraj.
One child has the same number of cricket balls as his age.
Pant has fewer cricket balls than Dhoni.
The child aged 3 has two cricket balls.

Given that Pant is the youngest. Can you determine the age of the children and the number of balls they have?

Kohli (Age: 2) - Cricket balls: 4
Yuvraj (Age: 3) - Cricket balls: 2
Pant (Age: 1) - Cricket balls: 1
Dhoni (Age: 4) - Cricket balls: 4

#287 - Valid Chess Move Brain Teaser

As we know that in a game of chess white piece player will always start. So is below chessboard arrangement can be valid in a chess game?

Valid Chess Move Brain Teaser

Yes, its possible

White starts the game with the knight and then black move the pawn in the position as shown in the picture. Finally white brings the knight to the original position.

#288 - 10 Horses 9 Run Slots Riddle

A horse race has been organized and you need to place ten horses in 9 running slot as shown below.

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How can you do this?

10 Horses 9 Run Slots Riddle

The horses can be arranged as below.

[T] [E] [N] [H] [O] [R] [S] [E] [S]

#289 - Fun Kidnapper Mystery Riddle

Who is the kidnapper?

Fun Kidnapper Mystery Riddle

A

In picture A the man is holding the boy while in rest two picture the boy is holding the hand of man.

#290 - Hardest River Crossing Puzzle

In a word of riddles called Briddles, 9 numbers from 1 - 9 want to reach to the other side of the river. Since its a world of riddles, therefore, there are some rules:

Rule-1: Maximum 3 numbers can cross at a time.
Rule-2: River cannot sail on its own.
Rule-3: The sum of numbers crossing at a time must be a square number.

You need to plan trips such that minimum trips are needed for all numbers to cross.

Hardest River Crossing Puzzle

7 Trips

Send 2+5+9 = 16
Bring back 9
Send 3+4+9 = 16
Bring back 9
Send 1+7+8 = 16
Bring back 1
Send 1+6+9 = 16