Brain Teasers...... - Page 5

outback_ute · 31-08-2005, 08:03 PM

I thought the sheep would not be touched because of statement 6 - the first lion that might eat the sheep does not want to be eaten himself, therefore no lion will eat the sheep

RED_EL_XR8 · 31-08-2005, 08:11 PM

So ultimately sheep will be eradicated as a species on lion island without a carefully controlled breeding and sheep consumption plan, with the herd count never exceeding 1 without outside interference. What ratty place for lamb loving lions to exist.

Sourbastard · 31-08-2005, 08:21 PM

When the sheep run out, we replace them with young liberals.

JAJH · 31-08-2005, 09:44 PM

However, if one lion is smarter than the rest, he will allow all the other lions to eat the sheep (themselves) and he remains on the island with ultimately 100 sheep and no competition.

Casper · 31-08-2005, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JAJH

However, if one lion is smarter than the rest, he will allow all the other lions to eat the sheep (themselves) and he remains on the island with ultimately 100 sheep and no competition.

no, 1 sheep only. Lion eats sheep, turns into sheep...still one sheep.

Besides... 1 lion and 100 sheep is not any gain for the lion. As soon as he eats just 1 sheep... he becomes one too!

JAJH · 31-08-2005, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper

no, 1 sheep only. Lion eats sheep, turns into sheep...still one sheep.

Yes, I concede, you are right. You can't get more than one sheep, once that sheep is eaten he is replaced by the one who ate him.

andrew_smith_84 · 31-08-2005, 11:11 PM

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Yes, I concede, you are right. You can't get more than one sheep, once that sheep is eaten he is replaced by the one who ate him.

what if 2 lions eat the 1 sheep?

megsy · 31-08-2005, 11:47 PM

untimatly there will be either of 2 scenarios:
1, the lions are logical and smart, yes but can not think 2 steps ahead, therefore the Sheep lion chain reaction occurs and there is utimatly 1 sheep left on the island on his lonesome

2, the lions are smart can think ahead, see the trap and everyone lives happly ever after.

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01-09-2005, 01:58 PM

What about if the lions think far enough ahead that they realise that after eating one sheep they're going to be eating grass for the rest of their lives anyway...

Sagerian · 01-09-2005, 02:22 PM

I just think it's ironic we're talking about Lions and sheep. On this Island (Australia) I thought they were one and the same.

**M&Ms** · 01-09-2005, 06:52 PM

Ok for those that are into chess puzzles, it's white's move and they must get black into checkmate in that single move. I'll give hints along the way if some need it.

JAJH · 01-09-2005, 10:34 PM

Rook behind the King

**M&Ms** · 01-09-2005, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JAJH

Rook behind the King

Nope, black can move down-right one and get away

Tip: a pawn has a lot to do with this

JAJH · 01-09-2005, 11:35 PM

Mate, I have looked and looked and I don't believe it can be done (I presume the white is a King also? If it is a Queen then she can move diagonally right behind the King or the Pawn can move one space directly ahead and checkmate ). The King can only move one space and cannot move within one square of the other King. The Pawn can only move one space straight ahead unless taking another piece.

**M&Ms** · 02-09-2005, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JAJH

Mate, I have looked and looked and I don't believe it can be done (I presume the white is a King also? If it is a Queen then she can move diagonally right behind the King or the Pawn can move one space directly ahead and checkmate ). The King can only move one space and cannot move within one square of the other King. The Pawn can only move one space straight ahead unless taking another piece.

OK i'll give u the answer... and I know when I was told this I was like WTF??? so, here goes...

So what's happened??

Well in a normal game of chess the bottom right corner has to always be a white square.... The board was being looked at the wrong way. The white pawn will move up to the top square, become a queen, and check mate...

Yes kinda corny brain teaser I know, but still......

MITCHAY · 02-09-2005, 12:05 AM

Haha yeah thats a good one lol.

JAJH · 02-09-2005, 12:15 AM

Hmmm!

EFPWR · 02-09-2005, 12:46 AM

Wow.. that is a good one..

**Charliewool** · 02-09-2005, 11:41 AM

There are 10 blue, green, red, yellow & white socks in a drawer, this makes fifty socks total. The socks are randomly distributed in the drawer without putting them in pairs, and you are blindfolded. How many socks do you have to take from the drawer in order to be certain you have at least 2 socks of the same color?

Heeno · 02-09-2005, 11:43 AM

6 socks

**Charliewool** · 02-09-2005, 11:45 AM

How'd you know that??

Heeno · 02-09-2005, 11:48 AM

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How'd you know that??

well 5 different coloured socks if you pick up 6 then surely there would be a pair in there even if you picked up one of each colour then the 6th sock would match up to one of them.

02-09-2005, 02:11 PM

to be Certain of getting 2 of the same colour: 42