Creativity test

TheAssimilationist · Post by **TheAssimilationist** » 21-07-2005 20:32

someone tell me. It doesn't have to be Nicky

Post by **Kisa** » 21-07-2005 20:33

It doesn't make sense to get only half of your bet back

There are scores. The more likely the favorite wins, the more you get when you bet on the other and the other wins.

Nicky · Post by **Nicky** » 21-07-2005 20:33

@Zelkin: why would you take him up on his offer if thats his prediction

But that is correct

Zelkin · Post by **Zelkin** » 21-07-2005 20:35

To lose your money?

I just misread the question while still knowing the answer... happens a lot.

Nicky · Post by **Nicky** » 21-07-2005 20:36

A tank 20cm long by 10cm wide by 10cm high (8"*4"*4") is half filled with mercury. Seventeen steel cubes each of 3cm (1.25") sides, are placed into the tank. How many will be completly covered by the mercury?

TheAssimilationist · Post by **TheAssimilationist** » 21-07-2005 20:38

looking something up. 1 second.

Zelkin · Post by **Zelkin** » 21-07-2005 20:38

None, mercury is more dense than steel. They'll float.

Nicky · Post by **Nicky** » 21-07-2005 20:40

Yes

Im all out of riddles for today

Post by **Kisa** » 21-07-2005 20:40

I just didn't know how to say it. So dense is the word ...

TheAssimilationist · Post by **TheAssimilationist** » 21-07-2005 20:41

none. Mercury is denser than steel.

Zelkin · Post by **Zelkin** » 21-07-2005 20:41

Yeah, leave it to the chemistry major to know that off the bat. $\o/$

TheAssimilationist · Post by **TheAssimilationist** » 21-07-2005 20:41

dang. I had to look it up to be sure.

Nicky · Post by **Nicky** » 21-07-2005 20:42

three minutes late but yes its right

Nicky · Post by **Nicky** » 21-07-2005 20:44

Anyone else got any riddles?

Zelkin · Post by **Zelkin** » 21-07-2005 20:47

Thinking... I don't know if I've got any good ones, we shall see.