Hint
Start by filling the 9 gallon container, and then use that to fill the 4 gallon container.
Answer
Here are the contents of the containers after each stage:
A B
9 0 fill A
5 4 fill B from A
5 0 empty B
1 4 fill B from A
1 0 empty B
0 1 fill B from A
9 1 fill A
6 4 fill B from A
6 0 empty B
This leaves 6 gallons in container A.
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Puzzle 202
Yesterday I was asked to buy some stamps.
In the land of BrainBashers, stamps are available in denominations of 3p, 9p, 11p, 17p, and 21p (just the five different values).
For three denominations of stamp I was asked to buy eight of each, and for the other two denominations I was asked to buy nine of each.
Unfortunately, I forgot which I was supposed to buy eight of, and which to buy nine of!!
Luckily I had been given the exact money required to buy the stamps, £5.00, so the shopkeeper was able to work out the stamps I needed.
Hint
The question is written in English, but not in its usual order.
Answer
32.
Reading one letter from the top row and then one from the bottom row, the puzzle reads: 'How many letters does this puzzle have'.
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Puzzle 204
Can you complete this paragraph using two words that are anagrams of each other?
While driving their car at a reckless speed, the driver was distracted by their dog ?. Luckily, they managed to complete the ? manoeuvre without crashing.
Hint
There are currently two answers. One answer contains 7 letters, and starts with the letter B. The other contains 4 letters, and starts with the letter S.
Answer
While driving their car at a reckless speed, the driver was distracted by their dog barking. Luckily, they managed to complete the braking manoeuvre without crashing.
Alternative Answer
While driving their car at a reckless speed, the driver was distracted by their dog Spot. Luckily, they managed to complete the stop manoeuvre without crashing.
