Hilda The Builder Puzzle - Solution
The Puzzle:
Hilda was playing with her building bricks when she made a tower like the one below:
How many bricks did Hilda use altogether?
How many bricks did Hilda use altogether?
Our Solution:
While I make no claims to be an expert on perspective drawing, the diagram shows the building made of 22 blocks.
In fact it is possible to add up to 3 other blocks without affecting the three views.
In fact it is possible to add up to 3 other blocks without affecting the three views.
Puzzle Author: Stephen Froggatt
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