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Puzzle 13 

At a recent BrainBashers party, I noted the ages of the children who attended.

Billie was 3, James and Keith were 4, Frankie and Rebecca were 5.

How old was Lara?

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Puzzle 14 

What is the only number not found in the Roman numerals system?

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Puzzle 15 

Yesterday I was asked to buy some stamps.

In the land of BrainBashers, stamps are available in denominations of 4p, 5p, 7p, 12p, and 19p (just the five different values).

For three denominations of stamps, I was asked to buy six of each. For the other two denominations. I was asked to buy ten of each.

Unfortunately, I forgot which I was supposed to buy six of, and which to buy ten of!

Luckily I had been given the exact money required to buy the stamps, £3.50, so the shopkeeper was able to work out the stamps I needed.

Which stamps did I have to buy?

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Puzzle 16 

I was travelling from Chesterton to Newcastle recently when I came across a sign which had fallen off its post at the crossroads.

It was marked to Newcastle, Chesterton, Knutton and Silverdale.

Unfortunately I didn't know which road to take to Newcastle and had hoped the sign would help.

Luckily I had a brainwave which helped me put the sign back pointing correctly to Newcastle.

What was my idea?

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