536 Puzzles and Curious Problems

(Elliott) #1
Answers 415

therefore, be less above the brim of the vessel, and consequently it will hold
less at the top of a mountain than at the bottom. This applies to any moun-
tain whatever.



  1. CUPID'S ARITHMETIC


All the young mathematician had to do was to reverse the paper and hold
it up to the light, or hold it in front of a mirror, when he would immediately
see that his betrothed's curious jumble of figures will read: "Kiss me, dearest."

Free download pdf