HardBird Riddle
A great banquet was prepared for a Roman emperor and his courtiers. 22 Dormice, 40 Larks' Tongues, 30 Flamingos, and 40 Roast Parrots were served. How many portions of Boiled Ostrich were served?
Riddle
A great banquet was prepared for a Roman emperor and his courtiers. 22 Dormice, 40 Larks' Tongues, 30 Flamingos, and 40 Roast Parrots were served. How many portions of Boiled Ostrich were served?
Choose an answer
A.36
B.48
C.24
D.42. Each vowel is worth 2 and each consonant 4, so Dormice gives 22, etc.
Hint: It's a 11-word phrase with 49 letters, starting with "4".
Answer
42. Each vowel is worth 2 and each consonant 4, so Dormice gives 22, etc.
Why this is the answer
Each dish's serving count is generated by assigning point values to the vowels and consonants of its name, and applying the same rule to 'Boiled Ostrich' gives 42.
This riddle is filed under Bear Riddles and rated Hard.