Earlier today, I presented you with the following challenges. Below, you will find the solutions for each one.
Can you create the number 24 using only the numbers 1 to 9 and basic math operations? Here’s one possible solution that arranges all the digits correctly.
(123456 x 7) + 8 + 9
Novice level: discover an alternate method.
Expert level: discover an alternative method using the numbers in reverse sequence.
Solution
Here’s a method suggested by number expert Inder Taneja:
98 + 7 + 6 – 54 – 32 – 1
In each of the scenarios provided, the shapes A to L can be either solid colors or stencils (meaning they are squares with cutouts). The shape on the top is created by layering some combination of A to L. Your objective is to determine the stencils/blocks that were used and the sequence in which they were stacked.
![xmas puzzle 1 stenciletto](https://assobeleyme.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/have-you-solved-it-lets-discuss-2024.png)
cannot reword.
![xmas puzzle 2 stenciletto](https://assobeleyme.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/have-you-solved-it-lets-discuss-2024-1.png)
Solution A F C G E
![xmas puzzle 3 stenciletto](https://assobeleyme.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/have-you-solved-it-lets-discuss-2024-2.png)
Solution K I F L J G
![xmas puzzle 4 stenciletto](https://assobeleyme.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/have-you-solved-it-lets-discuss-2024-3.png)
Solution L E I F K J
![xmas puzzle 5 stenciletto](https://assobeleyme.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/have-you-solved-it-lets-discuss-2024-4.png)
Solution E L F I C J
Additional stencil puzzles can be found on the Stenciletto app, available for download at www.smileyworldgames.com.
Have a wonderful holiday season! I look forward to seeing you in the new year.
Since 2015, I have been posting a puzzle every other Monday. I am constantly searching for interesting puzzles to feature. Feel free to email me if you have any suggestions.
Source: theguardian.com