6
$\begingroup$

The following pattern was given to me by one of my friend:
If
enter image description here,
enter image description here and
enter image description here
then, what is the value of
enter image description here
My Thoughts:
From the first figure we conclude each clock is represented by its equivalent hour value,
so $$9+9+3=21$$ From second figure we conclude each calculator is represented by its sum on its display,
so $$10+10+10=30$$ but third figure is little bit tricky with the consideration of fourth figure;
I think each bulb is decoded as two digit value with the following rules:
Unit's digit $\to$ number of arrows on the bulb , and
Ten's digit $\to$ number of bulbs
so, $$15+15-15=15$$ $\therefore$ answer is

$9+9*34= \boxed{315}$

Is there any better decoding of figures exists? or my logic is the best??

Improve this question
$\endgroup$
1
  • 1
    $\begingroup$ Do you really need to go to such complexity with the light bulbs or can you just say each radiating line is worth 3 points, making the three 4-line bulbs together (i.e. 12 radiating lines) worth 12x3=36? That would be simpler. $\endgroup$
    – Stiv
    Commented Jul 13, 2020 at 10:58

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
6
$\begingroup$

There are 2 other ways to look at the bulbs

First the three bulbs in the last row could actually be

14+14+14=42 since each one is 10 plus the lines at the top. This gives 387 as the answer

Secondly

Each bulb has 3 horizontal lines at the bottom portion. So the bulb could represent 5 top lines multiplied by the 3 horizontal lines (5*3=15)

It is hard to see the horizontal lines in the last picture but if they are 3 also then each bulb is 12 so the three bulbs are 36 and the answer is 9+9*36=333

Improve this answer
$\endgroup$

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.