Solution + Explanation for the Dots Puzzle
We know that either the green or blue one MUST be lying, since they directly contradict each other. Let’s assume that the green one is true, then that means that the red one is true and thus the blue one, being false, has the gem. Now, let’s assume the Blue one is telling the truth, then both the green and red ones are false. The false version of the red one would be “the gem is with the true one” which is only the blue one. So no matter if green or blue is true, the gem will still be under the blue one.
Solution + Explanation for the word problem
The word that is needed to complete each phrase is ‘flash’. Think of a flashlight, the tool used to light up a dark space. A flash mob is a live performance done in a public space as a surprise to everyone not involved. Finally, a flash flood is where water rapidly rises usually as a result of excess rainfall.
Solution + Explanation for the Four Sayings
- Two wrongs don’t make a right
- Time flies
- Around the World
- Read between the lines
