Math Exams are Fun! (University Level) Mystery Cache
Hidden : 8/18/2008
Difficulty:
4.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is a puzzle cache. The cache is not at the coordinates listed. To find the coordinates, you must solve the six university level math problems below and then follow each problem's directions for extracting the correct digit.

All of these questions appeared on exams I took in college while attaining my bachelor's degree in mathematics. Each problem's subject area is listed, and a hint has been offered for each problem. Some problems can be solved with brute force or guess and check if you don't know the actual theory behind them, and the hints will help you with internet searches for guidance.
Step 1: Solve the problems
Step 2: If the problem's answer is not a digit, follow the problem's blue instructions for extracting the digit you need.
Step 3: Add an offset of .066 to the latitude (N) and add an offset of .030 to the longitude (W).

PHOTOBUCKET HAS FAILED ME, PLEASE CONTACT FOR TEST UNTIL I FIGURE THINGS OUT Photobucket

Dont forget step 3!! I had to move the cache after creating the test...
Step 3: Add an offset of .066 to the latitude (N) and add an offset of .030 to the longitude (W).


If you have any problems reading the test because of image resize, email me and I will send you the original Word document. Also, don't hesitate to ask for help!

You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.


The actual cache itself located on the red-blazed Scouts Trail in Harrison Hills Park. DO NOT APPROACH from access roads for the park maintenance trucks; do not park your car on Freeport Road and walk along these access roads! Please, take the trail, it is beautiful! Our walk was estimated to take 1 hour and 20 minutes. The cache is a .50 ammo can and originally contained things that cachers would appreciate: a blank TB, camo duck tape, poison ivy relief spray, insect repellent, a whistle/magnifier/compass/thermometer, orange vests for caching during hunting season, a water bottle, and 25' of polypropylene rope.

Additional Hints ()

[A.] zngevk zhygvcyvpngvba [B.] Oenuznthcgn [C.] begubtbany jura qbg cebqhpg rdhnyf MREB [D.] cyht va ahzoref nccebnpuvat mreb [E.] Rhyre cuv-shapgvba [F.] P fgnaqf sbe pbzcyrzragf [CACHE HINT:] Oruvaq fghzc hc uvyy bss yrsg fvqr bs genvy.

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

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