Can You Solve This Weight Puzzle?
In the picture, we see Tom (the cat), Jerry (the mouse), and Spike (the dog) on scales in different combos. Each scale shows a total weight. Our job is to find out how much all three weigh together.
Take a moment to study the puzzle. Don’t worry if you’re stuck at first. This puzzle is meant to challenge, but with the right steps, we’ll get the answer.
Common Mistakes
Before solving, let’s talk about common errors. Understanding these helps you avoid them and improve problem – solving.
- Jumping to conclusions: Many guess weights without analyzing the info, leading to wrong answers.
- Missing details: Small details, like how the characters are grouped on scales, are key. Ignoring them causes confusion.
- Misinterpreting the question: Some focus on individual weights instead of the combined weight, throwing off their efforts.
Step – by – Step Solution
The puzzle gives us: cat + mouse = 8 kg, dog + mouse = 11 kg, dog + cat = 15 kg. We need to find cat + mouse + dog.
Let cat = C, mouse = M, dog = D. So we have C + M = 8, D + M = 11, D + C = 15.
To find C + M + D, add the three equations: (C + M)+(D + M)+(D + C)=8 + 11+15.
Simplify to 2C + 2M + 2D = 34. Divide by 2, and we get C + M + D = 17.
So the combined weight of the cat, mouse, and dog is 17 kg.