At the community feast, five tables are arranged in a straight line, numbered 1 to 5 from left to right. - Table 3 has a turkey centerpiece. - Table 1 is immediately next to the table with a pumpkin centerpiece. - The pie centerpiece is on a table with a higher number than the turkey centerpiece. - The corn centerpiece is on table 1. Which table has the pumpkin centerpiece?
Table 2
Table 1 has the corn centerpiece. Table 3 has the turkey centerpiece. The pie centerpiece has a higher number than 3, so pie must be on 4 or 5. Table 1 is immediately next to the pumpkin centerpiece, so pumpkin must be on Table 2.
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.
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