ANSWERS TO PROBLEMS PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 24.
195. Arithmetical Question. — By R. D., Heathcote Valley : —
40 pence. Correct answers by Mary E. Broad, Waikouaiti; George Webb, Mullocky Gully ; A. E. L. ; H. S., Kyeburn Diggings ; R. Neill, Waipori; Fitzgerald 8., Kuri Bush; S. Broad, Waiwera; 8., Beaconsfield; W. J. Manlev, Waipori ; R. D., Valleyfield. 196. Arithmetical Question. — Propounded by John G. Smith, Longbush : — Length, 100957 ft. Breadth, 6-4901 ft. Depth, 4*3267 ft. Correct answers by R. Neill, Waipori ; H. S., Kyeburn ; S. Broad, Waiwera. 197. Arithmetical Question. — By Wakatip Miner : — 108& planks. Correct answers by R. Neill, Waipori; S. Broad, Waiwera; 8., Beaconsfield. 198. Analytical Question. —By Arthur Beverly, Dunedin :—: — Answer: Base, 5-4311536; side, 3-5676085-and base, 2-6189600; side, 49737053. (Two solutions). Solution: If Abe the angle at tho base, then i tan A x cot £ A = 3-14159 = 7T. 199. Hidden English Towns.— By W, C. X., Warepa : — 1. Castor. 2. Bedford. 3. Overton. 4. Ledbury. Correct answers by Mignionette, Hyde (except No. 3) ; J. Flanrank, Hyde (except No. 3) j
H. 8., Kyeburn (except No. 1) ; E. D., Valleyfield. 200. Conundrums. — Sent by J. G.S., Longbush: 1. Because they can't get it out of the sea. 2. By immersion in a liquid. 3. When it grows less. 4. Because every body has calves. 5. Because where there is pluck there must be luck. 5. Because a friend in (k)need is a friend indeed. 201. Charade. — By Fun, Cambrian :— Fat-ling. Correct answer by R. D., Valloyfield. 202. Square Words.— By E. A. H., North Taieri : — ■ REID ELSE I S I, A DEAN E. A. H. is mistaken in making " Isla " an island in the Hebrides. 203. Diamond Puzzle. — By Gr. W. Hadfield, Dunedin : — I U R E SIE N A I EE L AN D DIA N O I N A D Correct answers by Miginonette, Hyde ; J. Flamank, Hyde ; A. E. L. ; H. S., Kyeburn ; R. Neill, Waipori ; Fitzgerald 8., Kuri Bush ; W. J. Manley, Waipori; R. D., Valleyfield. 204. Three Memorial" Stones.— By H. M., Dunedin : — Living-stone — Wheat-stone — Glad-stone. Correct answer by H. S., Kyeburn.
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Otago Witness, Issue 1320, 17 March 1877, Page 4
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