A. Think of any number.
B. Multiply your number by 6.
C. Add X.
D. Divide by Y.
E. Subtract the number that you initially thought of.
Your answer is 7.
What values can you give X and Y so the above is always true?
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Clue: You can solve this puzzle using algebra or trial and error. If you are using algebra, let n= your initial number and put everything in the question into an equation that equals 7.
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Answer: X = 42 and Y = 6.
This means:
A. Think of any number.
B. Multiply your number by 6.
C. Add 42.
D. Divide by 6.
E. Subtract the number that you initially thought of.
Your answer is 7.
Puzzle a Day 