TED-Ed: Can you solve the secret werewolf riddle? - Daniel Finkel

The video presents a problem where a werewolf antidote must be divided into perfect fifths to cure one of five suspects. With only one antidote square left, precise laser cutting is required. The solution involves strategic cuts to divide the square into equal parts, ensuring each suspect receives the necessary dose. The video emphasizes experimentation and problem-solving techniques to achieve the desired outcome.

Who are the five suspects invited to dinner in the werewolf mystery?

• The mayor, the tailor, the baker, the grocer, and the blacksmith

• The mayor, the blacksmith, the baker, the grocer, and the carpenter

• The mayor, the tailor, the baker, the grocer, and the carpenter

• The mayor, the tailor, the butcher, the grocer, and the carpenter

What is the minimum effective dose of the antidote needed for each suspect?

• 5 grams

• 15 grams

• 20 grams

• 10 grams

How many points are available for starting or ending cuts on the antidote square?

• 6 points

• 7 points

• 8 points

• 9 points

Which cuts are necessary to divide the antidote into perfect fifths?

• A to B, C to D, E to F, and G to H

• A to D, B to F, C to H, and E to G

• B to E, D to G, F to A, and H to C

• B to F, D to H, A to C, and E to G

What happens after the townspeople are dosed with the antidote?

• The townspeople become ill

• The werewolf transformation is completed

• The antidote has no effect

• The werewolf transformation reverses