24 December 2014

229. The 23 matchsticks

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There are exactly 23 sticks as shown in the puzzle.

Can you remove 1 stick so that the number 23 is still relevant and reflected with the remaining 22 sticks?

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If you look closely at the heads of the matchsticks you will see that the digital number 23 is formed!

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3 comments:

  1. Here is a question using the same setup: There are exactly 23 sticks as shown in the puzzle.

    Can you move 1 stick so that the number 26 is relevant and reflected with the 23 sticks?

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  2. Here's the answer to the puzzle: http://i.imgur.com/sJaAJW0.png

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