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Aleatory Conundrum in Suzhou Mystery Cache

Hidden : 10/24/2019
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


You will not find the Geocache on the above listed coordinates and you don't have to take a bath in JinJi Lake. To solve Aleatory Conundrum you will use your own numbers to generate a new set of coordinates!

Yes, it is true. Your choise of your own number will generate a new set of coodinates which show you the position of the Geocache. It is not too complicated, you just need some basic mathematics.

The Challenge

The given coordinates will bring you into JinJi Lake but nevertheless not too far away from the Geocache location! To get where you need to be, you will need to fill in the blanks using your results:

N 31° 19.ABC  E 120° 40.DEF

For A:

• Choose a random number between 1 and 10.
• Multiply your number by 2.
• Multiply the new number by 5.
• Divide your current number by your original random number.
• Subtract 6 from your current number = A.

For BC:

• Choose a random number between 1 and 10.
• Multiply your number by 9.
• If you have a double digit result, add the first and second digit together.
• Divide your current number by 3.
• Multiply your new number by 16 = BC.

For DEF:

• Choose a random number.
• Multiply your number by 2.
• Add 60% of 25x40.
• Divide the new number by 2.
• Subtract your original number from the equation and add 82 = DEF.

 

Credits

These calculations are an adaptation of David Copperfield's old Mass Media Mentalist trick.
The magic of David Copperfield © 1992 DCDI Productions. All Rights Reserved. You can find a similar Geocache in KualaLumpur: GC7QKAE

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ab pyvzovat, penjyvat be ohfujunpxvat vf erdhverq. Lbh ner ybbxvat sbe n cersbez / crgyvat. Erfcrpg gur ybpngvba naq hfr gur fgrnygu zbqr, cyrnfr gnxr gur cvpgher va pbafvqrengvba.

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)