Leon And Turtle Aquarium - Math Riddle

Puzzles often challenge us to think creatively and find solutions to seemingly perplexing situations. Today, we have a riddle involving turtles and tanks at the aquarium where Leon works. The puzzle presents a fascinating scenario where numbers don't quite add up. Join us as we dive into this intriguing problem.

 

Leon works at the aquarium. When he tries to put each turtle in its own tank, he has one turtle too many. But if he puts two turtles per tank, he has one tank too many. How many turtles and how many tanks does Leon have?

 


Answer :Leon has 3 turtles and 4 tanks.

Explanation :  

1 turtle in each tank = 1 turtle too many

2 turtles in each tank = 1 tank too many

Using one of the better known heuristic to solve this question

Before that, we know that:

2 turtles in each tank = 1 tank too many

2 turtles in each tank = 2 turtles short

First, find the difference in the number of turtles in the two scenarios:

First scenario = 1 turtle too many

Second scenario = 2 turtles short

Difference in turtles = 1 - (- 2)

Difference in turtles =  3

Second, find the difference in the distribution of turtles:

First scenario = 1 turtle each tank

Second scenario = 2 turtles each tank

Difference in turtle = 2 - 1

Difference in turtles = 1

Find the number of tanks:

Number of tanks = 3 ÷ 1

Number of tanks = 3

Find the number of turtles:

Using the first scenario, there was one turtle too many

Number of tanks = 3

Number of turtles = 3 + 1

Number of turtles = 4

There are 4 turtles and 3 tanks.

 

 

 

This turtle and tank puzzle highlights how mathematical reasoning can help us find solutions to seemingly contradictory situations. It reminds us that sometimes, the answer lies in finding the right balance between numbers. The next time you encounter a tricky problem, remember to approach it step by step, and you might just uncover the solution. Happy puzzling!

Writer Name : Pooja Masram

Date : 2023-01-30