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Puzzle 153 


Mixed Hurdle TrialsLogic Puzzles

At the recent BrainBashers Mixed National Hurdle trials, ten contestants competed for the coveted BB Shield.

There were numerous judges who made sure that the results were accurate, from their notes can you determine who finished where?

Crystal Ball finished before May Eye and Mike Stup, while Leigh Vamessage was victorious over May Eye and Laura DeLand.
Jack Pott was beaten by Holly Day, Mike Stup, and Justin Time.
Laura DeLand was beaten by Mike Stup, May Eye, and Crystal Ball, whereas Joe King beat Holly Day and Jack Pott, but lost to Laura DeLand and Inga Hootz.
Leigh Vamessage was beaten by Crystal Ball and Inga Hootz.
Inga Hootz was beaten by Justin Time, who, in turn, lost to Crystal Ball, but beat Holly Day and Jack Pott.
May Eye finished ahead of Mike Stup and Holly Day (who lost to Leigh Vamessage and Inga Hootz).

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Puzzle 154 


As the auditor for my local theme park, I noticed that on Saturday there were 4,296 children and 2,143 adults and the takings were £98,718.

However, on Sunday, there were 5,146 children and 2,807 adults and the takings were £122,570.

How much were the children's tickets and adult's tickets?

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Puzzle 155 


These 4-letter words can each have a letter added and then be rearranged to make a new 5-letter word.

In order, the letters added spell a 9-letter word.
herb bang keen suit quad whey cell toil wild

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Puzzle 156 


Only using the letters A I O S T, what is the longest word you can find?

You may use each letter more than once.

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