Happy 7th of December!
Throughout the month, to accompany the release of our book on the Mathematics of Christmas, Hannah Fry & I are tweeting out Christmathsy bits and pieces, one a day, advent calendar style. Assuming we don’t run out of ideas, that is…
Another mini-puzzle today:
Answers via the comments or on Twitter. All correct answers will be rewarded with deep respect and warm Christmas wishes.
Enjoy!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE WHOLE CALENDAR SO FAR
SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S PUZZLE
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Solution:
Congratulations to Olaf Doschke (who created that solution image), Troy R, Alberto Franceschini, Kyle Good and Jonathan, who all submitted correct answers (or who all made it clear that they’d worked it out, at any rate!). Special Christmas wishes to you all.
Also, a special mention for Jason Elliot, who wins the thinking-outside-the-box award for this suggestion:
— Jason Elliott (@JasonElliott_Dj) December 6, 2016