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Treasure of Classic
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Puzzles with Weighings
Fish's Weight
after Martin Gardner
How much does a fish weigh if it weighs 1 pound plus half its own
weight?
June 21, 2004
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PRINT ‘N’ PLAY VERSION
Treasure of Classic
and Modern Puzzles
Puzzles with Weighings
Fish's Weight (solution)
The fish weighs 2 pounds. Two halves make a whole, so if the fish's
total weight is the sum of 1 pound and half the total weight, the
other half must also be 1.
June 21, 2004
Copyright © 2004 ThinkFun Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.puzzles.com
[email protected]
Permission is granted for personal use only. This puzzle may not be duplicated for personal profit.
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