#701 - Cricket Puzzle Question

It is a strange cricket match in which batsman is getting bowled in the very first ball he faced. Assuming no extras in the match, which batsman will be not out at the end of the inning ?

Cricket Puzzle Question
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Eight batsmen.

--> 1st over < --
1st Ball : Batsman-1 got out
2nd Ball : Batsman-3 got out
3rd Ball : Batsman-4 got out
4th Ball : Batsman-5 got out
5th Ball : Batsman-6 got out
6th Ball : Batsman-7 got out

--> 2nd over < --
1st Ball : Batsman-2 got out
2nd Ball : Batsman-9 got out
3rd Ball : Batsman-10 got out
4th Ball : Batsman-11 got out

Note: Batsman 2 is on non-striker end at the start of the match and after an over batsman on two end switches end.

#702 - Which Number Riddle

Which number should replace the question mark in the picture below ?

Which Number Riddle
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26

14 = 1^2 + 2^2 + 3^2
21 = 4^2 + 1^2 + 2^2
29 = 4^2 + 3^2 + 2^2
26 = 3^2 + 4^2 + 1^2

#703 - The Number Seven Riddle

Can you make the number "7" even without the use of mathematical operators like addition, subtraction, multiplication or division ?

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Just remove the alphabet "S" from seven(7) and it will become even :-)

#704 - Baby Name Puzzle

Priyanka is pregnant and currently has 6 sons
Dousik
Reka
Mirallas
Famid
Sonu
Lavy

What will she name her next child boy ?
A. Noah
. Liam
C. Tinku
D. Mason

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Tinku

Musical notes are formed by first two letters of the names i.e
Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La



"Ti" is the next sequence of the musical notes and "Tinku" is the only option that starts with "Ti"

#705 - 13 Hearts Riddle

I have 13 hearts, yet never alive. Who am I?

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A pack of cards.

#706 - Spot The Cat Puzzle

Spot the cat in the picture below ?

Spot The Cat Puzzle
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Its marked in the picture below.

#707 - English Verb Riddle

Can you name any English verb that becomes its past tense by simply rearranging the alphabets ?

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"Eat" Become "Ate".

#708 - 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

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3! + 15 + 9 = 30.

#709 - 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 ?

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DOLLAR * 4 = QUARTER
457730 * 4 = 1830920

#710 - 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?

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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