Thursday, January 25, 2007

logic grids, answer to mind teaser #1

Answer to mind teaser #1

One foot in the grave

Example of logic grid:









How does a logic grid work in helping me answer a mind teaser?

Some mind teasers have a lot of information to consider. In this case, it is wise to consider using a logic grid. As the name suggests, it a grid you fill out based on logic. There are usually enough clues given to you to be able to solve the puzzle, which end in the format: --

For starters, here is a relatively easy one for you to have a go. You can compare your answer to the solution posted next week.

Mind teaser #2

There are 4 people - Jenny, Bob, Kate and Joseph

They each had a piece of fruit - Orange, Apple, Grapes and Banana

On a certain day - Monday, Friday, Saturday, Tuesday

Can you work out who has which fruit on which day?

Clues -

1. The person that had the orange ate it on Saturday.

2. The woman who had the apple did not eat it on Tuesday.

3. Joseph did not eat the bananas and did not eat on Friday.

4. People with O in their name did not eat the orange.

5. Bob ate his fruit on Tuesday.

6. Jenny loved eating her orange.

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