Logic puzzle solution without guesswork?

In summary, the puzzle is easily solvable without guessing and often appears in various forms in different forums. It has been around since at least 2001 and can be solved using a table or similar method, with only a few minor assumptions needed.
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martix
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Here's the puzzle:
http://9gag.com/gag/4137344

Now, I did this fairly quickly with the right tools(another use for excel found).

However along the way I had to make 2 assumptions/random guesses:
The yellow vs dunhill in houses 1 or 3
The dane vs tea in houses 2 or 5

Question being, can this be solved without guessing?
 
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martix said:
Here's the puzzle:
http://9gag.com/gag/4137344

Now, I did this fairly quickly with the right tools(another use for excel found).

However along the way I had to make 2 assumptions/random guesses:
The yellow vs dunhill in houses 1 or 3
The dane vs team in houses 2 or 5

Question being, can this be solved without guessing?


1) The puzzle is reasonably easy to solve and, of course, no guessing's needed. In fact, some puzzle and crosswords magazines around

the globe usually publish puzzles like this one.

2) That Einstein wrote this puzzle is almost surely a lie, and even more the unjustified claim
that only 2% of people could solve it.

3) This puzzle appears periodically en diverse forums, as spam letters in e-mail and etc. It changes very little over time.

I know I got it in e-mail at least as soon as 2001.

DonAntonio
 
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1. Please disregard all pop-culture mumbo-jumbo surrounding the puzzle. I do not much care for it's source and the like.

2. Maybe I should have specified further - how is it solvable without guesswork?

How I did it is with a table, where beyond the above mentioned guesses, it was all a matter of putting the round peg in the round hole.
 

FAQ: Logic puzzle solution without guesswork?

1. What is a "logic puzzle"?

A logic puzzle is a type of brain teaser or problem solving activity that involves using reasoning and deduction to find a solution. It typically involves a set of clues and a grid or diagram that must be filled in to solve the puzzle.

2. How can a logic puzzle be solved without guesswork?

A logic puzzle can be solved without guesswork by using a systematic approach and applying different logical rules and strategies. This may involve making inferences, eliminating possibilities, and using the process of elimination to narrow down the potential solutions.

3. What are some common logical rules and strategies used to solve a logic puzzle?

Some common logical rules and strategies used to solve a logic puzzle include looking for patterns, using the process of elimination, identifying "must be true" and "cannot be true" statements, and making inferences based on the given clues.

4. Can a logic puzzle have multiple solutions?

In most cases, a well-designed logic puzzle should only have one unique solution. However, some puzzles may have multiple solutions due to a lack of clear or specific clues. It is important to carefully analyze the clues and use logical reasoning to arrive at the correct solution.

5. How can solving logic puzzles improve critical thinking skills?

Solving logic puzzles requires the use of critical thinking skills such as problem solving, analysis, deduction, and reasoning. By practicing these skills through regular puzzle solving, individuals can improve their ability to think logically and make sound decisions in other areas of their life.

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