Friday, March 19, 2010

Algebra Puzzle

Let's say that p=Pumpkin, u=Umbrella and a=Apple.
p+u+p=45
u+u+p=36
a+a+a=9
9÷3=3
a=3
p+u+a=30
u+u+a=21
p+p+a=39
p+p+a-a=39-3
=36
p+p=36
p=36÷2
=18
u+u+p-p=36-18
=18
u+u=18
u=18÷2
=9

Hence,
a=3
p=18
u=9

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