Three closed chests (Gold, Silver, Lead) are presented. One holds a treasure. Gold says: 'The treasure is in Silver.' Silver says: 'The treasure is not here.' Lead says: 'The treasure is not in Gold.' If at most one statement is true, which chest holds the treasure?
The Gold chest
If the treasure is in Gold: Gold's statement is False, Silver's statement is True ('not here'), and Lead's statement is False ('not in Gold' is false). This yields exactly 1 true statement. Any other location results in 2 true statements.
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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