Re: FN-FORUM MENSA Question (just 4 fun!)

date posted 20th January 2003 15:36

To solve the puzzle, just need to ensure that the number of ducks and horses equals to their cost, as the cost of pig is the same as it's number

h + 8d = 10h + d
=> 7d = 9h
=> h = 7, d = 9
and the rest is pig

Hence,
7 Horses = £70
72 Ducks = £9
21 Pigs = £21
==========
100 Animals = £100

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Inglis" [EMAIL REMOVED]
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Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 8:07 PM
Subject: FN-FORUM MENSA Question (just 4 fun!)


> Here is a MENSA question to get you all going on a monday morning!
>
> A Farmer goes to the local animal shop and has £100 in his pocket.
> He needs to buy 100 animals in order to survive.
> He also needs at least 1 of each animal.
>
> 1 Horse cost £10,
> 1 Pig costs £1, and
> 8 Ducks cost £1
>
> What combination of animals does he need to buy tro satisfy his needs
>
>
> Answers on a email to [EMAIL REMOVED] and I'll post the answers and
> quickest answers later today/tomorrow.
>
> Paul ;o)
>