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Puzzle 13 


Unluckily, last week I lost my measuring tape. It was unlucky as I had to measure Billy's toy box.

Luckily though I could remember that the top had an area of 720 square inches, the side was 800 square inches, and the end was 360 square inches.

What were the true dimensions of the toy box?

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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Puzzle 14 


Last week my wife and I found ourselves stranded on an island, oops!

Unfortunately, we were also stranded with our two sons, with no clear means of rescue.

Luckily, I came across an old rickety boat which I knew could carry either one adult or two children.

How did I rescue my family?

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Puzzle 15 


Starting with any number on the top row, make your way to the bottom, adding the numbers as you go.

Each time you must move to the next row, but you can move either straight down, or one place to the left or right.

What is the highest total you can make? What is the lowest?

Note: this puzzle is not interactive, and the numbers cannot be clicked.

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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Puzzle 16 


Take away eight of the matches below, and leave one matchstick behind.

There are no hidden matchsticks.

Match Puzzle

Note: this puzzle is not interactive, and cannot be clicked.

Puzzle Copyright © Lloyd King

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