Math is Fun
Bookmark Add to favorites
link Link here
Math is Fun HomeHome





Top-rated teacher Web sites rated by teacher usage
Edunet site of the week January 2001
Maths Is Fun is ICRA Registered

Copyright © 2009
MathsIsFun.com

Merry Go Round Puzzle

Puzzles -> Sam Loyd Puzzles

puzzleWhile enjoying a giddy ride at the carousel Sammy propounded a puzzle which reflects much credit to his mental abilities.

"One third of the number of kids riding ahead of me, added to three-quarter of those riding behind me gives the correct number of children on this Merry-Go-Round" is the way he puts it; but it will puzzle you quite a little to tell just how many riders there were at this whirling circus.




.
-\./^\./-


Do you have the answer? Check against our solution!