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Chain Link Puzzle
Anita is given a puzzle on chain linking where she has some chains with links and is required to form a long chain with the help of it. But this comes with a few regulations and definite rules. Read the premise, rules and objective carefully to find the solution for the problem.
Premise – You have five chain parts, each of which has three links. It costs 1 rupee to break open a link, and 3 rupees to solder an open link.
Rule – Is it possible to build a single lengthy chain of the five components with only 15 rupees?
Objective – How will you link these five components to form a long chain?


Solution
Let’s call the chains given in the puzzle on chain linking as A, B, C , D and E where each chain is equipped with three links.


- Now let us break and open all the three links of chain A. This costs Anita = Rs. 1*3 = 3 Rs.
- Now Anita can connect chains B and C with one open link which makes it again 3 Rs.
- Now she can connect chains C and D with another open link which makes it again 3 Rs
- Ans finally she can connect chains D and E with a third open link and costs Anita 3 Rs.
Now on adding money spent in step 1, 2, 3 and 4 = 3+3+3+3 = 12 Rs.
Therefore, as per the rule given she can obtain a long chain out of the given pieces in just 12 Rupees.
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- Colour of the Last Ball Answer
- Marbles Puzzle Answer
- Number of Chicken Answer
- Matchstick Riddle Answer
- Taking 2-2 Liters of Water Answer
- Runners’ Up Answer
- The Hen and the Egg Answer
- Falling Bear Answer
- Identical Pills Answer
- Coins on Round Table Answer
- Evil Wizard Answer
- Einstein’s Answer
- Missing Dollar Answer
- Sherlock Holmes Answer
- The detective Answer
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