TED-Ed: Can you solve the birthday cake riddle? | Marie Brodsky

The video tutorial narrates a story about a giant's birthday where the task is to determine the giant's age by counting candles on a cake. The narrator describes a tunnel inside the cake where candles can be turned on or off. Initially, a straightforward strategy is proposed, but it may be time-consuming. A more efficient method is then suggested, involving testing hypotheses about the giant's age and adjusting the approach based on the results. The story concludes with the discovery that the giant is turning 12, allowing the narrator to prepare the chocolate numbers for the cake.

How does the character plan to avoid detection while counting the candles?

What method does the character consider for systematically guessing the giant's age?