Puzzle # 2
A Candle is produced in such a way that total time taken by it to burn completely is 10 mins. A person needs to measure a time of 15 mins.
Puzzle is not completed, there are few constraints on candle :
Puzzle Tip :
Don't think in the lines of dividing the candle in two parts as the candle will burn at non - uniform rate.
Approach to Solve Puzzle
Solution to Puzzle:
Nothing is impossible.
Still you want to see the solution reach link to see the solution. But, don't give up easily.
A Candle is produced in such a way that total time taken by it to burn completely is 10 mins. A person needs to measure a time of 15 mins.
Puzzle is not completed, there are few constraints on candle :
- Candle will not burn evenly i.e., it will take 10 mins to burn completely but not of uniform length.
- A person has only 2 candles with him.
Puzzle Tip :
Don't think in the lines of dividing the candle in two parts as the candle will burn at non - uniform rate.
- Think in multi dimensions.
- Some times thinking from Reverse direction will helpful.
Solution to Puzzle:
Nothing is impossible.
Still you want to see the solution reach link to see the solution. But, don't give up easily.
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