Fibonacci's Fling #10 - End of the Line
*** THE POSTED COORDINATES ALONE WILL NOT LEAD TO THE CACHE ***
Welcome to the tenth puzzle in my cache series dedicated to Leonardo Pisano Bigollo (c.1170- 1250) also known as Leonardo of Pisa, Leonardo Pisano, Leonardo Bonacci, Leonardo Fibonacci, or, most commonly, simply Fibonacci, was an Italian mathematician, considered by some "the most talented western mathematician of the Middle Ages." He is as important and relevant to our lives today as when his mathematical abilities were first discovered then.
Simple math and minor internet research skills are all that's required. All of the caches are located within just a few miles of cache #1 and must be completed in any order to ultimately be successful. Each log will contain an important number which is required to solve the final cache. Note: decimals do matter! (Ex: North 32 34.123 will numerically be the number 3234.123 for mathematical purposes). When required, all puzzles will use the simple encryption of :
A,B,C,...,M...,X,Y,Z = 1,2,3,...,13,...,24,25,26
Cache #10
OK, you've come this far and worked hard enough already. So just have a little fun here. Simply solve the easy brain teasers below and follow the instructions to lead you to the final cache.
NORTH
A bat and ball cost $1.10 in total. The bat cost $1 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost? Add the cost of the ball (whole number) to the sum of the odd numbers found on the logs in each cache. Divide this sum by 1000 and subtract this from the posted North coordinates to find the cache.
WEST
In a lake there is a patch of lily pads. Every day the patch doubles in size. If it takes 48 days for the patch to cover the entire lake, how many days would it take to cover half of it? Add this number to the sum of the even numbers found on the logs of each cache. Divide this sum by 1000 and subtract this from the posted West coordinates to find the cache.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The lock combination is the 1st 4 digit Fibonacci number
2. Answer the question inside of the box to release the final cache ammo can key.
3. This key will unlock the final cache ammo can which is located immediately by the street in the holly bushes.
Please place everything back as found. I hope you enjoyed learning about Leonardo Fibonacci on this trek. CACHE ON!
You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.