Ton ‘o Bricks

How many 1 foot by 1 foot bricks would it take to complete a building that’s 20 feet long on all four sides and 20 feet high?

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November 7th, 2010 | Category: Brain Riddle, Mathematical, Real Life |  Email This Riddle

7 guesses to Ton ‘o Bricks

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• Sid

  November 8, 2010 at 3:58 PM

  400??

• Paul

  November 9, 2010 at 5:38 AM

  1,600

• Dude

  November 9, 2010 at 1:53 PM

  No, but keep trying.

• Carole

  November 9, 2010 at 5:54 PM

  4800

• Dude

  November 9, 2010 at 6:03 PM

  All very good guesses, but here’s a hint: Re-read the question.

• Paul

  November 10, 2010 at 9:31 PM

  “to complete a building” it would only require the final brick – so one brick to complete the building.

• Dude

  November 10, 2010 at 11:32 PM

  Yes Paul, you nailed it!

  The final brick completed the building so the answer is ONE.

  You’re today’s winner.