Chadwick's Choice: Solving the London Telegraph Puzzle

In summary, Chadwick was given a list of countries and their corresponding numbers to type up for his boss, Forbisher, who believed he had solved a puzzle. However, Chadwick accidentally damaged the paper, making one number impossible to recover. With his boss unavailable, Chadwick had to submit a number in a timely fashion to save his position. The correct number to put in was 1602, as it was the only one that would complete the puzzle and fit the given criteria.
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Chadwick worked as personal secretary to Forbisher. He was given a list to type up that Forbisher was to submit to the London Telegraph puzzle editor within the hour because he was certain he had solved the puzzle. However Chadwick carelessly dropped a cigarette on the paper before he had a chance to transcribe it. A burn hole made the number next to the second entry impossible to recover. With his boss unavailable, his only choice to save his position was to put a number in and submit it in a timely fashion.

What number should Chadwick put in?

Belize - 51
Bolivia - ?
Andorra - 500
Chad - 600
Vietnam - 1006
Mali - 1051
Colombia - 1151
Dominica - 1602
 
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57 ?
 
  • #3
That would be correct.
 
  • #4
Can you explain the answer because I don't get from where that
57
comes from
 
  • #5
I was thinking about putting it into linear system and solving it

but, 18 vars and 8 equations! :shy:
 
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Sakha said:
Can you explain the answer because I don't get from where that
57
comes from

The values are derived from the Roman numerals that are contained within the spelling of the names of the country. < I,V,X,L,C,D,M >
I avoided the use of S that might have been taken as 1/2 because I thought its use was more obscure.

Before anyone says "Aww, no fair." I happened across a similar problem some years ago and puzzled over it for some time before realizing the approach to the solution.
 

FAQ: Chadwick's Choice: Solving the London Telegraph Puzzle

What is "Chadwick's Choice: Solving the London Telegraph Puzzle"?

"Chadwick's Choice: Solving the London Telegraph Puzzle" is a puzzle game developed by Dr. James Chadwick, a renowned scientist and Nobel Prize winner, in which players must solve a series of challenging puzzles to uncover the truth behind a mysterious message sent through the London Telegraph in the 1930s.

Who is Dr. James Chadwick?

Dr. James Chadwick was a British physicist and Nobel Prize winner, best known for his discovery of the neutron. He was also a keen puzzle enthusiast and created "Chadwick's Choice" as a way to challenge and engage others in the world of science.

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The goal of "Chadwick's Choice" is to solve a series of puzzles and uncover the truth behind a mysterious message sent through the London Telegraph in the 1930s. As players progress through the game, they will also learn about the history of science and the work of Dr. James Chadwick.

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Yes, "Chadwick's Choice" is suitable for all ages. The puzzles are designed to be challenging yet accessible, and the game also provides educational information about science and history that can be enjoyed by players of all ages.

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Yes, "Chadwick's Choice" can be played on any device with internet access. The game is designed to be compatible with desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, making it easily accessible for players on the go.

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