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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?

24/10/25 – Puzzle Prizes

Of all the entrants at the Puzzle Fayre, a TOTAL of 36 puzzles won a prize.

2/3 of all the WOODEN PUZZLES won a prize

1/4 of all the METAL PUZZLES won a prize

Had it been the other way round and

1/4 of all the WOODEN PUZZLES won a prize

2/3 of all the METAL PUZZLES won a prize

Then a TOTAL of 41 puzzles would have won a prize.

How many puzzles of either type were entered?

 

Puzzle courtesy of Mensa member Peter Hooton

  • Show Answer

Answer =  36 WOODEN, 48 METAL

Set up and solve the simultaneous equations:

2/3  W+  1/4  M=36……….. 1

1/4  W+2/3 M = 41…………. 2

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