Chain Links

You have four chains. Each chain has three links in it. Although it is difficult to cut the links, you wish to make a single loop with all 12 links. What is the fewest number of cuts you must make to accomplish this task?

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November 30th, 2011 | Category: Brain Riddle, Mathematical |  Email This Riddle

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• Rachel

  December 1, 2011 at 5:04 PM

  Three. Cut all three links on one chain and separate them. Then use these individual links to join the other three chains together.

• Dude

  December 1, 2011 at 9:27 PM

  Absolutely correct, Rachel.

  You are today’s winner.