Brainteasers 52

ANSWERS

Sometimes we worry because the puzzles get too easy. And then other times, well, see for yourself...

1.
If MA + A = AM, then what is the value of M and what is the value of A?

ANSWER: M = 8. A = 9.

2.
The same three letters in the same order can be placed in front of each of these words to form a new word. What are the three letters?

sport sword sage sable time

ANSWER: pas.

3.
Rearrange the letters of the following phrase to give the name of a U.S. state:

VIEWING A STIR

ANSWER: West Virginia.

4.
There's something about the following number that makes it unique. What is it?

8,549,176,320

ANSWER: The ten digits (0 - 9) are in alphabetical order.

5.
Supply the missing vowels to give six 6-letter names of countries.

BLZ CND KWT MLW MXC PNM

ANSWER: Belize, Canada, Kuwait, Malawi, Mexico, Panama.

6.
Take the letters ERGRO. Put three letters in front of it, and the same three letters in the same order at the end to form a common English word.

ANSWER: UND.

7.
Complete these words by inserting the same three letters in the same order in each one.

ANA___Y CO___NE PRO___UE S__AN

ANSWER: LOG.

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