Logic Puzzles

103. Counting Strokes: Value of FAIL

Each of the following words has been converted into a number.

WAVE = 13
TAXI = 8
HALT = 10
LINK = 9

Using the same rule, what number corresponds to the word FAIL?

Added 4 February 2009

Hint:

Write the words in block capital letters and count something about the way they are drawn.

Solution:

In block capitals each straight stroke counts as one unit:

  • W = 4 strokes
  • A = 3 strokes
  • V = 2 strokes
  • E = 4 strokes

Therefore WAVE = 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 = 13.

Applying the same idea to FAIL:

  • F = 3 strokes
  • A = 3 strokes
  • I = 1 stroke
  • L = 2 strokes

FAIL = 3 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 9.

The required value is 9.


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