Working systematically
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problemCoins
A man has 5 coins in his pocket. Given the clues, can you work out what the coins are?
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problemCrossing the bridge
Four friends must cross a bridge. How can they all cross it in just 17 minutes?
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problemAdvent Sudoku
Rather than using the numbers 1-9, this sudoku uses the nine different letters used to make the words "Advent Calendar".
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problemTwin line-swapping Sudoku
A pair of Sudoku puzzles that together lead to a complete solution.
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problemFunnel
A plastic funnel is used to pour liquids through narrow apertures. What shape funnel would use the least amount of plastic to manufacture for any specific volume ?
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problemCola can
An aluminium can contains 330 ml of cola. If the can's diameter is 6 cm what is the can's height?
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problemTwin chute-swapping Sudoku
A pair of Sudokus with lots in common. In fact they are the same problem but rearranged. Can you find how they relate to solve them both?
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problemConsecutive negative numbers
Do you notice anything about the solutions when you add and/or subtract consecutive negative numbers?
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problemFirst connect three
Add or subtract the two numbers on the spinners and try to complete a row of three. Are there some numbers that are good to aim for?