Could You Crack These Puzzling Grids?
A math whiz recently presented three puzzling grid challenges that will test your logical thinking skills. Let's dive into each one, shall we?
First off, Bonnie Tiler presents us with a square grid of 33 cells, some of which are missing their corners. Meanwhile, we have this tile made up of three cells in line. The question is: Can you cover the entire grid using 11 tiles?
Think twice before answering; if there's a way to cover it, it means the grid would need to have exactly 11 blue, yellow, and red cells. However, Bonnie Tiler's grid has 12 red cells and only 10 yellow ones - an impossible combination.
Moving on, we're presented with two identical puzzle pieces that can be cut into four smaller sections along the black lines. These smaller pieces can then be rearranged to form a square shape.
The question is: Can you find another way to divide these pieces into four identical parts without using any additional cuts?
After some thought, it's revealed that there are multiple ways to achieve this - but we're not provided with them in the article.
Lastly, we have three pizzas divided among five people. One solution involves dividing each pizza into 5 equal slices and assigning 3 of those slices to each person. However, a more optimal arrangement would involve dividing the pizzas differently so that each person receives an identical number and size of pieces.
The answer lies in finding the smallest number of puzzle pieces required for this arrangement - one that ensures every piece received by each person has the same value and quantity.
These puzzles test our ability to think logically and work with patterns. Are you up for the challenge?
A math whiz recently presented three puzzling grid challenges that will test your logical thinking skills. Let's dive into each one, shall we?
First off, Bonnie Tiler presents us with a square grid of 33 cells, some of which are missing their corners. Meanwhile, we have this tile made up of three cells in line. The question is: Can you cover the entire grid using 11 tiles?
Think twice before answering; if there's a way to cover it, it means the grid would need to have exactly 11 blue, yellow, and red cells. However, Bonnie Tiler's grid has 12 red cells and only 10 yellow ones - an impossible combination.
Moving on, we're presented with two identical puzzle pieces that can be cut into four smaller sections along the black lines. These smaller pieces can then be rearranged to form a square shape.
The question is: Can you find another way to divide these pieces into four identical parts without using any additional cuts?
After some thought, it's revealed that there are multiple ways to achieve this - but we're not provided with them in the article.
Lastly, we have three pizzas divided among five people. One solution involves dividing each pizza into 5 equal slices and assigning 3 of those slices to each person. However, a more optimal arrangement would involve dividing the pizzas differently so that each person receives an identical number and size of pieces.
The answer lies in finding the smallest number of puzzle pieces required for this arrangement - one that ensures every piece received by each person has the same value and quantity.
These puzzles test our ability to think logically and work with patterns. Are you up for the challenge?
I feel like we're all stuck on these grids, right?! It's like, how do we even start? The more I read about Bonnie Tiler's grid, the more I'm like "girl, that's a tough one" 
. And those puzzle pieces... I got it, but not really because there are so many ways to do it 
. But you know what's amazing? We're all in this together, trying to figure out these brain teasers. So, if anyone needs help or just wants to vent about being stumped, I'm here for you 
. seriously though, i was at a math meet up last week and we were all struggling with this exact same puzzle. some dude from cali came in late and solved it in like 2 minutes... no biggie 
Give me something concrete or take it back.
, and for that second puzzle piece im all about findin a pattern too 
! The first grid is so cleverly designed, I was stumped at first but after thinking about it some more, I realized that no matter how many blue, yellow, and red tiles are used, we can never get exactly 11 of each. It's like trying to balance a seesaw – once you add one tile, the whole thing shifts! 
?!
anyway back to these puzzles... i'm not really sure about the grid thing but i do love a good logic puzzle like that one where you gotta find the optimal pizza cut 
It's cool how Bonnie Tiler created this tricky square grid thingy. I'd love to see the solution to it, but I guess that's not in the article lol. The pizza one though... omg, I've had those situations with friends before when we're all trying to divvy up food 
. Finding the most efficient way to do it would be so satisfying! Do you think anyone can figure out a more optimal solution for that? 
. I've been thinking about it nonstop since I saw the article, trying to find a way to make it work. And you know what's even crazier? The one with the pizzas! Like, who comes up with this stuff? 