A clock tower strikes the hour at even intervals. It takes 6 seconds for the clock to complete 4 chimes. How many seconds will it take for the clock to complete 8 chimes?
14 seconds.
Time is measured across intervals between chimes. 4 chimes contain 3 intervals, taking 6 seconds total (6 ÷ 3 = 2 seconds per interval). 8 chimes contain 7 intervals, requiring 7 × 2 = 14 seconds.
About this riddle
Logic riddles give you a few facts and ask what must be true. List what you know, cross out what cannot be, and see what is left.
Difficulty: Medium. More like this: Logic riddles with answers or try Einstein's Logic Grid for a different kind of puzzle.
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