Logic Puzzle

1. The Missing Number Puzzle

You are given a series of numbers with one number missing. Your task is to figure out what the missing number is based on a logical pattern.

Puzzle:

What number should replace the question mark in the series?

3, 6, 9, 12, ?, 18

Solution:

The numbers are increasing by 3. So, the missing number is 15.

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2. The Three Friends Puzzle

Three friends — Alice, Bob, and Carol — have different favorite colors: red, blue, and green. Using the following clues, determine who likes which color.

Clues:

1. Alice does not like red.
2. Bob likes blue.
3. Carol does not like green.

Solution:

• Since Bob likes blue (clue 2), Alice must like green (since she doesn't like red and Carol doesn't like green).
• That leaves Carol with red.

So, the solution is:

• Alice likes green.
• Bob likes blue.
• Carol likes red.

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3. The Clock Puzzle

A puzzle where you have to figure out the time shown on a clock based on clues.

Puzzle:

What time is shown on the clock if the minute hand points at 2 and the hour hand points at 5?

Solution:

• The minute hand pointing at 2 indicates the 10th minute (since each number on the clock represents 5 minutes).
• The hour hand pointing at 5 indicates it is 5 o'clock.

So, the time is 5:10.