Monday, May 24, 2010

How long is the Loch Ness monster? - a tribute to M.Gardner

The Loch Ness monster's length is 20 meters plus half of its length. What is his total length?

This puzzle is from the Martin Gardner's "Aha!" book.
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2 comments:

Jen said...

The Loch Ness monster is 40 meters long.

x= length of Loch Ness monster
x = 20 meters + x/2

x = 40

Maria said...

That is right! First puzzle point for Jen.
I think in the "Water Horse" movie it looked around 40 meters long.

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