Logic Problem - Very Confused

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Five of the classic characters are suspects in the mysterious murder of Mr. Boddy (Mrs. White was out of the country at the time of the murder):

• Colonel Mustard (male)
• Miss Scarlett (female)
• Mr. Green (male)
• Mrs. Peacock (female)
• Professor Plum (male)

One of these nefarious individuals used one of the following weapons to carry out the dastardly crime:

• A candlestick - one of the very large, ornate, and heavy type
• A 9mm handgun (Sig Sauer P238)
• A lightweight but strong nylon rope
• A knife (specifically, a stiletto, which is a short tapered dagger)
• A heavy plumber's wrench

The murder occurred in one of these rooms in Mr. Boddy's mansion:

• Ballroom
• Conservatory
• Dining Room
• Kitchen
• Library

Based on DNA analysis and a coroner's inspection of the body, it has been determined that Mr. Boddy was bludgeoned to death by a male wielding a heavy object. The following clues have also been obtained by detectives assigned to the case:

1. Neither Mrs. Peacock nor Colonel Mustard were in the Kitchen, and neither of them had the Candlestick.
2. The person in the Ballroom had the gun.
3. Mrs. Peacock was not in the Conservatory.
4. Professor Plum, who was in the Library (of course!) did not have the wrench.
5. Mr. Green had the rope, but not in the Conservatory.
6. The person in the Kitchen did not have the Knife, Rope or Wrench

Who killed Mr. Boddy, where was he murdered, and what weapon was used?

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Five of the classic characters are suspects in the mysterious murder of Mr. Boddy (Mrs. White was out of the country at the time of the murder):

• Colonel Mustard (male)
• Miss Scarlett (female)
• Mr. Green (male)
• Mrs. Peacock (female)
• Professor Plum (male)

One of these nefarious individuals used one of the following weapons to carry out the dastardly crime:

• A candlestick - one of the very large, ornate, and heavy type
• A 9mm handgun (Sig Sauer P238)
• A lightweight but strong nylon rope
• A knife (specifically, a stiletto, which is a short tapered dagger)
• A heavy plumber's wrench

The murder occurred in one of these rooms in Mr. Boddy's mansion:

• Ballroom
• Conservatory
• Dining Room
• Kitchen
• Library

Based on DNA analysis and a coroner's inspection of the body, it has been determined that Mr. Boddy was bludgeoned to death by a male wielding a heavy object. The following clues have also been obtained by detectives assigned to the case:

1. Neither Mrs. Peacock nor Colonel Mustard were in the Kitchen, and neither of them had the Candlestick.
2. The person in the Ballroom had the gun.
3. Mrs. Peacock was not in the Conservatory.
4. Professor Plum, who was in the Library (of course!) did not have the wrench.
5. Mr. Green had the rope, but not in the Conservatory.
6. The person in the Kitchen did not have the Knife, Rope or Wrench

Who killed Mr. Boddy, where was he murdered, and what weapon was used?

What are your thoughts regarding this assignment?

 

[Denis]

Ever heard of "logic puzzle grid"? Havva look:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logic_puzzle

 

[Otis]

… Very Confused …

Can you explain why? What have you done or tried, so far? Where did you get stuck?

… Based on DNA analysis and a coroner's inspection of the body, it has been determined that Mr. Boddy was bludgeoned to death by a male wielding a heavy object …

These puzzles are solved by a process of elimination. Do you see how the sentence above eliminates two of the suspects and three of the murder weapons?

It helps to organize information and conclusions, as you work. Use paper and pencil. Write a list of suspects. Write a list of weapons. Cross off the names and weapons eliminated by the highlighted information above. Keep track of what's happening or not happening in the rooms.

Next, go through the remaining clues. You may choose your own system of organization. Here's one way:

Draw five boxes on the paper; label each box with the name of a room.

If you're told that somebody was in a particular room, then write their name in the corresponding box.

If you're told that somebody has a particular weapon, then write the weapon next to their name in the list.

If you're told that somebody was not in a particular room, then write their name in the corresponding box and cross it off.

If you're told that somebody did not have a particular weapon, then write the weapon next to their name in the list and cross it off.

Eventually, you will have eliminated all possibilities except for one.

The 'logic' part means you have to think.

Show us how far you get. :cool:

 

[obzcene]

Can you explain why? What have you done or tried, so far? Where did you get stuck?


These puzzles are solved by a process of elimination. Do you see how the sentence above eliminates two of the suspects and three of the murder weapons?

It helps to organize information and conclusions, as you work. Use paper and pencil. Write a list of suspects. Write a list of weapons. Cross off the names and weapons eliminated by the highlighted information above. Keep track of what's happening or not happening in the rooms.

Next, go through the remaining clues. You may choose your own system of organization. Here's one way:

Draw five boxes on the paper; label each box with the name of a room.

If you're told that somebody was in a particular room, then write their name in the corresponding box.

If you're told that somebody has a particular weapon, then write the weapon next to their name in the list.

If you're told that somebody was not in a particular room, then write their name in the corresponding box and cross it off.

If you're told that somebody did not have a particular weapon, then write the weapon next to their name in the list and cross it off.

Eventually, you will have eliminated all possibilities except for one.

The 'logic' part means you have to think.

Show us how far you get. :cool:

Thank you, I was quite sleepy and incapable of processing the information on hand.