Another simple puzzle
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Another simple puzzle
Here's another simple puzzle to entertain you for a few seconds.
Francis is married. Alex is not married.
Francis is looking at Sam, Sam is looking at Alex
Is a married person looking at a person who is not married.
A) Yes
B) No
C) Don't have enough information to say
Francis is married. Alex is not married.
Francis is looking at Sam, Sam is looking at Alex
Is a married person looking at a person who is not married.
A) Yes
B) No
C) Don't have enough information to say
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Re: Another simple puzzle
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Who the hell is Sam?!
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Re: Another simple puzzle
My brother pointed out that Sam might have been a cat which would change the answer.
I guess I should have said that Francis, Alex and Sam are all people (of unknown gender)
I guess I should have said that Francis, Alex and Sam are all people (of unknown gender)
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Re: Another simple puzzle
Surely gender doesn't matter for marriage any more?
Though I haven't heard of anyone marrying their cat!
Though I haven't heard of anyone marrying their cat!
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Re: Another simple puzzle
It must have been Tom catJohn Gray wrote:Surely gender doesn't matter for marriage any more?
Though I haven't heard of anyone marrying their cat!
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Re: Another simple puzzle
I can see how Hans answer could be correct but
Unless I am completely and utterly wrong....yet again.
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it does not say that they are in a line, if they are in a triangle shape then you do not have enough info
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Re: Another simple puzzle
If Sam is a dog, the puzzle makes little sense. But if, as Stuart later stated, Francis, Alex and Sam are all persons:
Spoiler
The relative position of the three is not important.
Sam is either married or not married.
If Sam is married, a married person (namely Sam) is looking at a person who is not married (namely Alex). That Francis is looking at Sam is not relevant in this situation.
If Sam is not married, a married person (namely Francis) is looking at a person who is not married (namely Sam). That Sam is looking at Alex is not relevant in this situation.
So in all situations, there is a married person looking at an unmarried person.
Sam is either married or not married.
If Sam is married, a married person (namely Sam) is looking at a person who is not married (namely Alex). That Francis is looking at Sam is not relevant in this situation.
If Sam is not married, a married person (namely Francis) is looking at a person who is not married (namely Sam). That Sam is looking at Alex is not relevant in this situation.
So in all situations, there is a married person looking at an unmarried person.
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Re: Another simple puzzle
Excellent explanation Hans...(as per usual!)
And here I thought Sam was the dog
And here I thought Sam was the dog
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Re: Another simple puzzle
But surely, the main question here is "what is the baby's name gonna be ?" Or am I in the wrong thread ?
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Re: Another simple puzzle
Does that fit into the category "another simple puzzle"?
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Re: Another simple puzzle
Excellent question Claude! I can see where the thread confusion is coming from...Claude wrote:But surely, the main question here is "what is the baby's name gonna be ?" Or am I in the wrong thread ?
If Sam is the dog, then Francis and Alex will probably call the baby "Prince" seeing as all that he is out of the hospital now.
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Re: Another simple puzzle
I'm pushing for Tarquin or Nigel...
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Re: Another simple puzzle
Tarquin? You'll have better luck with Edward!John Gray wrote:I'm pushing for Tarquin or Nigel...
A search for Tarquin yields some names...
Superbus - in our modern day that is the Airbus A380 - a real super bus
Priscus - is that a type of hibiscus flower?
Sextus - well...how will I ever call my kid that!! Imagine the torture at school!
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Re: Another simple puzzle
Thanks Hans, I knew I was missing something. And now it seems so simple.
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Re: Another simple puzzle
Hmmm - rather controversial, perhaps?StuartR wrote:I was thinking of suggesting Trayvon
At least my suggestions were cultural.
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Re: Another simple puzzle
In my view, only controversial to those who seek controversy, but exactly what is 'cultural' about 'Nigel'?John Gray wrote:Hmmm - rather controversial, perhaps?StuartR wrote:I was thinking of suggesting Trayvon
At least my suggestions were cultural.
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Re: Another simple puzzle
I hope they name the boy something roayl sounding, like Douglas. Always one of my favorite names (and mine)
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Re: Another simple puzzle
One presumes you are aware of Nigel Molesworth?
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