Arrow Up to Down Triangle Puzzle
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| Ten coins are arranged on a flat surface so that form a triangle pointing up (as shown in the diagram). By moving only three coins to different locations on the flat surface, change the triangle so that it points down. |
Can you solve this puzzle? Give it a try, you can find hint by scrolling down to page.
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| Hint: Notice that the coin in the center and the six coins surrounding it form a hexagon that is symmetrical in six different directions. The three coins you want to move are the three corners of the triangle. |
If you still not able to solve this puzzle then scroll down and find the answer.
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| Solution: Move the three coins at the corners of the triangle (as shown in the illustration), and the triangle will point down.
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