G is for Genius Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

JJG10101: Sooo.. we've moved to the East Coast, and this cache is now 2,000+ miles away. Thanks to one and all that found it!

More
Hidden : 5/10/2007
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works
Looking for a different adventure?

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

There are any number of tests designed to screen for genius status. I dunno, in my book, genius exists in many shapes and forms. Among others, I'd suggest that Miles Davis, Bill Gates, and Frank Lloyd Wright fall into the "G" category. You've probably got your own list.

Some folks think it's a numbers thing. Get a high score on a MENSA test, and you're in the club. Others (like me) believe you really can't measure creativity. Try applying some sort of formula to Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro." I can't see how that would ever work. Anyhoo, the following questions are designed to test the mental abilities of a very specific demographic: children. If you can solve G is for Genius, you are very likely smarter than a 5th grader. ;-) Have fun!

A. What is the price of the dresser in this second-hand furniture store?

Table $11
Wardrobe $15
Desk $1
Sofa $14
Dresser $?

B. Five children each grabbed a handful of chocolates from a jar. Arnold had seven more chocolates in his hand than Beatrice, and Beatrice had six chocolates less than Claudia. Edgar had three more than David and Claudia had one more than Edgar. Beatrice and Edgar had nine chocolates between them. How many chocolates did David have?

C. The price to enter animal enclosures in a wildlife park is shown below. How much is it to see the elephants? Subtract 7 from the answer.

Aardvark free
Bear $3
Lion $3
Dolphin $11
Elephant $?

D. Assume you are using a basic calculator and press these numbers in order. Replace each question mark with a mathematical operation. Plus, minus, multiply, and divide can be used, but no sign can be used more than once. What is the highest possible number?

2 ? 2 ? 2 ? 2 ? 2 =

E. What number should replace the question mark? Multiply the answer by 2.

2 1 4 7
5 4 5 9
3 1 8 6
8 3 ? 4

F. The U.S. fares for these train rides all relate to place names in England. What is the fare to Oxford? Divide the answer by 4.

Bath $17
Brighton $34
London $24
Taunton $26
Oxford ?

Insert the results into the following: N33 39.ABC, W117 45.DEF. Have fun!

Click here to check your answer.

"True genius resides in the capacity for evaluation of uncertain, hazardous, and conflicting information."--Winston Churchill

Cache Maintenance Record
File No. GC12T4Q
Last Checked: 02.27.15

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

ybbxhc

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


Advertising with Us