Divide by Parts

Divide 110 into two parts so that one will be 150 percent of the other. What are the 2 numbers?

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Order Finder

Isaac and Albert were excitedly describing the result of the Third Annual International Science Fair Extravaganza in Sweden. There were three contestants, Louis, Rene, and Johannes. Isaac reported that Louis won the fair, while Rene came in second. Albert, on the other hand, reported that Johannes won the fair, while Louis came in second.

In fact, neither Isaac nor Albert had given a correct report of the results of the science fair. Each of them had given one correct statement and one false statement. What was the actual placing of the three contestants?

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Bulbs

There are three switches downstairs. Each corresponds to one of the three light bulbs in the attic. You can turn the switches on and off and leave them in any position.
How would you identify which switch corresponds to which light bulb, if you are only allowed one trip upstairs?

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Immortal wars

the war is legend and myth
it was started in temples
the three opposing leaders were siblings
by magic blood
one ruled the ocean
other the sky
last the dead
they were in times of ancient
each wants the throne



what and who are the three opposing leaders and what throne are they fighting over?

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