7=wonders of the world
88=piano keys
gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Darnell" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] OT: Math extra credit & similar "word" problems


> This is the best I could do in about 1/2 hour, going through non-linearly,
> and looking at most many times.  The second group seemed easier!
>
> -dtd
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>  This test does not measure intelligence, your fluency with words,
>  creativity or mathematical ability. It  will, however give you some
>  gauge of your mental flexibility.
>  In the three years since the test was developed, few people have been
>  found who could solve more than half of the 27 questions on the first
try.
>  Many, however  reported getting answers long after the testing had been
>  set aside, particularly at unexpected moments when their minds were
>  relaxed.Some reports solving all the questions over a period of several
>  days.
>
>  Take the test as your personal challenge.  16 corrrect answers out of the
>  27 in your first try means that you are some kind of GENIUS.
>
>  INSTRUCTIONS: Each equation below contains the initials of words
>               that will make it correct. Furnish the missing words.
>
>  FOR EXAMPLE:
>  60 = M in an H
>
>  The answer would be:
>
>  60 = Minutes in an Hour
>  GOOD LUCK!!!
>
>  1.    26 = L of the A
>  2.     7 =  W of the W
>  3.  1001 = ArabianNights
>  4.    12 = Signs of the Zodiac
>  5.    54 = C in a D (with the J)
>  6.     9 = P in the SS [places in the Social Security number?)
>  7.    88 = PK
>  8.    13 = Stripes on the AmericanFlag
>  9.    18 = H on a GC
>  10.   32 = Degrees Farenheit at which Water Freezes
>  11.    8 = Scales on a SlipStick ???
>  12.  200 = D for P G in M
>  13.    3 =  B M (S H T R )
>  14.   90 = Degrees  in a Right  Angle
>  15.    4 = Quarts in a Gallon
>  16.   24 = Hours in a Day
>  17.    1 = W on a U
>  18.    5 = D in a Z C
>  19.   57 = H V
>  20.   11 = P on a F T
>  21. 1000 = W that a P is W
>  22.   29 = Days in February in a Leap Year
>  23.   64 = S on a C
>  24.   40 = Days and Nights of the Great Flood
>  25.   80 = Days to Go Around  the World
>  26.    2 = # it Takes to Tango
>  27.  101 = Dalmations
>
> ------------
> That was the original list of 27.  I added a few of my own and entitled it
> "bonus round"...
>
>  1.    1 = # of F
>  2. (about) 1 Chuck = How Much Would a Wood Chuck Chuck if a Wood Chuck
> Could (chuck) Wood
>  3.    2 = Q in a C G
>  4.    2 = C W
>  5.    1 = P for a F-T
>  6.    2 = S on a T-T
>  7.    3 = Speeds on a Turn-Table (or 4, if it has 16)
>  8.    3 = F (double bonus: they are C, L, & A)
>  9.    3 = P for a F G
> 10.    4 = Beats to the Measure in 4/4 Time
> 11.    4 = S on a U
> 12.    5 = D in a Y G
> 13.   12 = C in the U B
> 14. 12, 3, & 7 = T to D D P [someone correct me if I'm wrong on the
numbers,
>            but I believe these are the correct ones...]
> 15.   12 = A M
> 16.   21 = G S
> 17.    7 = H of H O P
> 18.   76 = Trombones in the Big Parade
> 19.   Go Directly to Jail, Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect 200  [ok, so
it's
> not an equation, but it
>          makes more sense than "200 = A Y D N C W Y G D to J (i.e.,  by N
P
> G)" ]
> 20.   50 = Ways to Leave Your Lover
> 21.  200 = Laps in the Indy 500
> 22.  500 = H of B C (hint: it's by D S)
> 23.  360 = Degrees in a Complete Circle?
> 24. 2001 = A Space Odessy
>
>
> Unfortunately, I didn't write down the answers, and even *I* don't
remember
> them all anymore... :(