Puzzles

One activity that many of our members enjoy is puzzling! You can test yourself for fun with our brainteasers. Our quizzes and conundrums are updated regularly, so do check back on the page for the latest content, and if you get really good at them, why not find out what your IQ is by booking a Mensa Supervised IQ Test?

14/2/26

Candle stubs can be remoulded into new candles. Nine stubs are required to make each new candle. If there are 161 candle stubs, how many new candles can possibly be made in total?

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20 (candles continue to be used and remoulded until there are not enough stubs left to make a candle)

Puzzles for business use

We are also able to supply puzzle content to businesses, tailored to your needs. This can range from one-off media projects for marketing campaigns and content for newspapers, magazines and company websites, to long-running partnerships and licensing agreements.

Find out more by contacting our marketing team, via: communications@mensa.org.uk