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?

Week 45 – Thursday

A fire engine travels nine miles to an out of control garden bonfire, at a speed of 55 mph.

It started its journey with 500 gallons of water but its tank has been leaking throughout the journey at a rate of 25 gallons per hour.

If the fire engine needs 496 gallons of water to put out the fire, will it succeed?

 

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No, it will be short by 0.090909 gallons.

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