MediumCat Riddles
If three cats catch three mice in three minutes, how many cats would be needed to catch 100 mice in 100 minutes?
Riddle
If three cats catch three mice in three minutes, how many cats would be needed to catch 100 mice in 100 minutes?
Choose an answer
A.100 cats
B.33 cats
C.10 cats
D.The same three cats would do. Since these three cats are averaging one mouse per minute, given 100 minutes, the cats could catch 100 mice.
Hint: It's a 23-word phrase with 104 letters, starting with "T".
Answer
The same three cats would do. Since these three cats are averaging one mouse per minute, given 100 minutes, the cats could catch 100 mice.
Why this is the answer
The rate of one mouse per minute for three cats scales directly to 100 mice in 100 minutes without needing more cats.
This riddle is filed under Pet, Cat & Dog Riddles and rated Medium.