Mathematical Riddles

The age of the three girls

- The multiplication of their 3 ages gives the number 36, replies the other.
- I can not find their ages, responds first.
- The addition of their ages gives...

The heaviest of the little bags of gold

We have 9 small bags of gold and a balance with 2 trays perfectly balanced. One of the small bags of gold is heavier than the others.

How can one identify...

Homeless man and cigarette butts

A homeless man is able to create a cigarette from 3 cigarette butts. Cunning as a fox, he manages to find 28 cigarette butts.

How many cigarettes will he get to...

The age of the two children

Emily and William are brothers and sisters. One day, the two children have a discussion in their rooms:

- You know Emily, if I took 2 years at my age and I...

Homeless man and cigarette butts

A homeless man is able to create a cigarette from 3 cigarette butts. Cunning as a fox, he manages to find 28 cigarette butts.

How many cigarettes will he get to...

The age of the two children

Emily and William are brothers and sisters. One day, the two children have a discussion in their rooms:

- You know Emily, if I took 2 years at my age and I...

The heaviest of the little bags of gold

We have 9 small bags of gold and a balance with 2 trays perfectly balanced. One of the small bags of gold is heavier than the others.

How can one identify...

The age of the three girls

- The multiplication of their 3 ages gives the number 36, replies the other.
- I can not find their ages, responds first.
- The addition of their ages gives...