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swedeace · 09-09-2006, 10:29 AM

A co-worker sent this to me the other day, and it is quite challenging!! I'm still working on it. Can you do it??? And, note how long it took you to complete it. Here are the instructions that were given to me:

This is an IQ test given to job applicants in Japan:

"Everybody Has to Cross the River".

http://freeweb.siol.net/danej/riverIQGame.swf

The following rules apply:

Only 2 individuals on the raft at a time.

The father cannot stay on the shore with any of the daughters, without their mother's presence.

The mother can not stay on the shore with any of the sons, without their father's presence.

The thief (striped shirt) can not stay with any family member, if the policeman is not there.

Only the father, the mother and the policeman know how to operate the raft.

To start, go to the link and click on the big blue circle on the right.

To move the people, click on them.

To move the raft, click on the pole on the opposite side of the river.

Central Perk · 09-09-2006, 11:04 AM

This is impossible.

swedeace · 09-09-2006, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Central Perk

This is impossible.

There is a way to get around this. My co-worker's eight-year-old nephew actually did it, and he said everyone was dancing at the other end. I guess it just takes some strategic thinking, but it's quite challenging.

Kay Scarpetta · 09-09-2006, 11:22 AM

I did these kinds of problems in my math class last year. I had a chronic headache for about 3 months.

Central Perk · 09-09-2006, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swedeace

There is a way to get around this. My co-worker's eight-year-old nephew actually did it, and he said everyone was dancing at the other end. I guess it just takes some strategic thinking, but it's quite challenging.

YES! I did it.

Only took me about a half an hour though, XD

swedeace · 09-09-2006, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Central Perk

YES! I did it.

Only took me about a half an hour though, XD

Awesome!

Kay Scarpetta · 09-09-2006, 11:37 AM

Good Lord, I finally got it. Now I remember why I hated my math class...

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 09-09-2006, 12:06 PM

That took me about 10 minutes...
I always found those things easy, for some reason

Courtnee · 09-09-2006, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllIWantIsYourClutch

That took me about 10 minutes...
I always found those things easy, for some reason

I don't like youuuuu

I'm just kidding lol

Chelsea · 09-09-2006, 01:53 PM

Got it. Took about 5-10 minutes.

swedeace · 09-09-2006, 02:52 PM

Grrrr... I still can't get it!

Well, I actually haven't a sit-down chance to work at it. I have tried for a few minutes and then did something else and then returned. I'm trying...

Kristen · 09-09-2006, 03:28 PM

I tried this a couple times, and I can't get it. Anyone want to PM me a hint, or something? lol

swedeace · 09-09-2006, 03:38 PM

Okay, I cheated!!

I was looking for some hints on Google, and I came across this website that gives it away. I did it that way, but now I want to do it on my own...

Kristen, I sent you a hint via PM.

Kristen · 09-09-2006, 04:03 PM

Thanks for the PM, swedeace! I'm going to try again.

EmoJoe · 09-09-2006, 05:47 PM

this has GOT to be impossible -_-

09-09-2006, 10:29 AM	#1
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Japanese IQ Test A co-worker sent this to me the other day, and it is quite challenging!! I'm still working on it. Can you do it??? And, note how long it took you to complete it. Here are the instructions that were given to me: This is an IQ test given to job applicants in Japan: "Everybody Has to Cross the River". http://freeweb.siol.net/danej/riverIQGame.swf The following rules apply: Only 2 individuals on the raft at a time. The father cannot stay on the shore with any of the daughters, without their mother's presence. The mother can not stay on the shore with any of the sons, without their father's presence. The thief (striped shirt) can not stay with any family member, if the policeman is not there. Only the father, the mother and the policeman know how to operate the raft. To start, go to the link and click on the big blue circle on the right. To move the people, click on them. To move the raft, click on the pole on the opposite side of the river.

09-09-2006, 11:22 AM	#4
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	I did these kinds of problems in my math class last year. I had a chronic headache for about 3 months.
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09-09-2006, 01:53 PM	#10
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	Got it. Took about 5-10 minutes.
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09-09-2006, 03:28 PM	#12
Kristen Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2000 Location: New York, USA Posts: 4,042	I tried this a couple times, and I can't get it. Anyone want to PM me a hint, or something? lol
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09-09-2006, 05:47 PM	#15
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	this has GOT to be impossible -_-
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09-09-2006, 11:04 AM	#2
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	This is impossible.

09-09-2006, 11:37 AM	#7
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Good Lord, I finally got it. Now I remember why I hated my math class...

09-09-2006, 12:06 PM	#8
AllIWantIsYourClutch peaceout. Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 02, 2001 Location: Illinois. Posts: 53,424	That took me about 10 minutes... I always found those things easy, for some reason

09-09-2006, 02:52 PM	#11
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Grrrr... I still can't get it! Well, I actually haven't a sit-down chance to work at it. I have tried for a few minutes and then did something else and then returned. I'm trying...

09-09-2006, 03:38 PM	#13
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Okay, I cheated!! I was looking for some hints on Google, and I came across this website that gives it away. I did it that way, but now I want to do it on my own... Kristen, I sent you a hint via PM.

09-09-2006, 04:03 PM	#14
Kristen Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2000 Location: New York, USA Posts: 4,042	Thanks for the PM, swedeace! I'm going to try again.