Who Solved the Crime in the Latest Problem of the Week?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Ackbach
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    2015
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The latest University Problem of the Week (POTW) presents a logic puzzle involving four suspects: Andy, Bob, Carl, and Dave. Each suspect makes a statement, with the condition that only one of them is telling the truth. The correct solution identifies that Carl is the perpetrator, as he is the only one whose statement contradicts the others while maintaining the truth condition. Both Fallen Angel and Kiwi provided correct solutions to this problem, demonstrating effective logical reasoning skills.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of logical reasoning and deduction
  • Familiarity with basic principles of truth-telling in logic puzzles
  • Ability to analyze statements and their implications
  • Knowledge of problem-solving techniques in mathematical contexts
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore advanced logic puzzles to enhance deductive reasoning skills
  • Study the principles of truth-tellers and liars in logic problems
  • Learn about formal logic and its applications in problem-solving
  • Investigate common strategies used in mathematical competitions
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for students, educators, and puzzle enthusiasts interested in enhancing their logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities, particularly in mathematical contexts.

Ackbach
Gold Member
MHB
Messages
4,148
Reaction score
94
Here is this week's University POTW.

-----

Four suspects of a crime made the following statements to the police:

Andy: Carl did it.
Bob: I did not do it.
Carl: Dave did it.
Dave: Carl lied when he said I did it.

Given that one of them "did it" and that exactly one of them told the truth, who did it?

-----

Remember to read the http://www.mathhelpboards.com/showthread.php?772-Problem-of-the-Week-%28POTW%29-Procedure-and-Guidelines to find out how to http://www.mathhelpboards.com/forms.php?do=form&fid=2!
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Fallen Angel and Kiwi both submitted correct solutions to this week's University Problem of the Week. I include Kiwi's solution:

Numbering the statements:

I Andy: Carl did it.
II. Bob: I did not do it.
III. Carl: Dave did it.
IV. Dave: Carl lied when he said I did it.

If Dave did it then statements II and III would both be correct so Dave did not do it.
If Carl did it then statement s I and II are true so Carl is innocent.
If Andy did it then statements II and IV are both correct so Andy is also innocent.
Bob did it and the only correct statement is IV.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
5K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K