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What was Rufus T. Flypaper's required average speed to arrive at work on time?
What was Rufus T. Flypaper's required average speed to arrive at work on time?
In the reverse tic-tac-toe game, what happens to the first player with three markers in a row?
In the reverse tic-tac-toe game, what happens to the first player with three markers in a row?
What was the length of the hunter's rifle that he wanted to take on the train?
What was the length of the hunter's rifle that he wanted to take on the train?
What does the baggage man refuse to take on the train according to the problem?
What does the baggage man refuse to take on the train according to the problem?
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What is the distinct rule of reverse tic-tac-toe (toe-tac-tic) compared to standard tic-tac-toe?
What is the distinct rule of reverse tic-tac-toe (toe-tac-tic) compared to standard tic-tac-toe?
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In the problem about moving a Knight to all squares on a simulated board, what is the solution provided by the text?
In the problem about moving a Knight to all squares on a simulated board, what is the solution provided by the text?
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How far did the South American botfly fly before being crushed in the eventual collision?
How far did the South American botfly fly before being crushed in the eventual collision?
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From how many points on the surface of the earth can a man walk one mile south, one mile west, then one mile north, ending where he began?
From how many points on the surface of the earth can a man walk one mile south, one mile west, then one mile north, ending where he began?
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What was Dr. LaRouche buying at the hardware store?
What was Dr. LaRouche buying at the hardware store?
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How many consecutive nonprime numbers are there in 1000?
How many consecutive nonprime numbers are there in 1000?
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In the game of 'Stogey,' can the 1st player assure himself of victory?
In the game of 'Stogey,' can the 1st player assure himself of victory?
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Can the checkerboard be filled with 31 dominoes after removing two squares from opposite corners?
Can the checkerboard be filled with 31 dominoes after removing two squares from opposite corners?
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How can a lost boy scout determine south by means of a watch on a cloudless day?
How can a lost boy scout determine south by means of a watch on a cloudless day?
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What does Maynard's Grandfather Clock use two weights for?
What does Maynard's Grandfather Clock use two weights for?
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How did Dr. Fubisher LaRouche figure out the price of the articles at the hardware store?
How did Dr. Fubisher LaRouche figure out the price of the articles at the hardware store?
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Can a bricklayer find the heaviest brick among 8 bricks using only 2 weighings on a balance scale?
Can a bricklayer find the heaviest brick among 8 bricks using only 2 weighings on a balance scale?
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Study Notes
Rufus T. Flypaper's Commute
- Rufus T. Flypaper had to maintain a certain average speed to arrive at work on time.
Reverse Tic-Tac-Toe
- In reverse tic-tac-toe, the first player to get three markers in a row loses the game.
- The distinct rule of reverse tic-tac-toe is that the player who gets three in a row first loses.
The Hunter's Rifle
- The length of the hunter's rifle was not specified in the problem.
Baggage Restrictions
- The baggage man refused to take a rifle on the train.
Chess Problem
- The solution to the problem of moving a Knight to all squares on a simulated board is provided in the text.
South American Botfly
- The South American botfly flew a certain distance before being crushed in a collision.
Geographical Puzzle
- From two points on the surface of the earth, a man can walk one mile south, one mile west, and one mile north, ending where he began.
Dr. LaRouche's Purchase
- Dr. LaRouche was buying something at the hardware store.
Number Theory
- There are a certain number of consecutive nonprime numbers in 1000.
Game of Stogey
- The 1st player can assure himself of victory in the game of Stogey.
Domino Puzzle
- It is possible to fill a checkerboard with 31 dominoes after removing two squares from opposite corners.
Navigation
- A lost boy scout can determine south using a watch on a cloudless day.
Maynard's Grandfather Clock
- Maynard's Grandfather Clock uses two weights.
Shopping at the Hardware Store
- Dr. Fubisher LaRouche figured out the price of the articles at the hardware store.
Weight Puzzle
- A bricklayer can find the heaviest brick among 8 bricks using only 2 weighings on a balance scale.
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Test your problem-solving skills with this quiz based on the problems from Chapter 1 of Litton’s Problematical Recreations. Solve mathematical and logical problems to challenge your perceptiveness.
