72 99
\ /
\ /
27 45
\ /
\ /
18 39
\ /
\ /
21 36
\ /
\ /
x 28
\ /
\ /
13 21
\ /
\ /
7
The numbers above have been arranged according to a certain rule. What is the value of the missing number x?
Cinelli
Thanks to eyeball08,Wondergirly,bofh,johnstevens77,Bhoddhisatva, for Donating to support the site
72 99
\ /
\ /
27 45
\ /
\ /
18 39
\ /
\ /
21 36
\ /
\ /
x 28
\ /
\ /
13 21
\ /
\ /
7
ReformedCharacter wrote:I think this has been posted before but annoyingly I cannot remember the answer
RC
cinelli wrote:I didn't realise this had been posted previously. But it is a marvellous puzzle and I urge all to try for a solution without following UncleEbenezer's link. I will give full attribution with the solution. I tend not to give the source with the problem as it is a temptation to google for an answer.
Cinelli
UncleEbenezer wrote:I agree, it's a fine puzzle, with that splendid red herring to distract you from an answer that should be more obvious.
UncleEbenezer wrote:Just looked.
Originally posted here by jfgw on May 24th, 2017, with attribution. The first to post a cryptic clue was Gengulphus, just an hour and a half later. Took a bit longer before most of us joined the fun.
Return to “Games, Puzzles and Riddles”
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 20 guests