Tag: general knowledge

Two whole numbers, m and n, have been chosen. Both are unequal to 1 and the sum of them is less than 100. The product, m × n, is given to mathematician X. The sum, m + n, is given to mathematician Y. Then both mathematicians have the following conversation: X: "I have no idea what your sum is, Y." Y: "That's no news to me, X. I already knew you didn't know that." X: "Ahah! Now I know what your sum must be, Y!" Y: "And now I also know what your product is, X!" The Question: What are the smallest values of m and n?

You are a participant in a quiz. The quizmaster shows you three closed doors. He tells you that behind one of these doors there is a prize, and behind the other two doors there's nothing. You select one of the doors, but before you open it the quizmaster deliberately picks out a remaining empty door and shows that there is nothing behind it. The quizmaster offers you a chance to switch doors with the remaining closed door. The Question: Should you stick to your choice?