Banana coconut and apple

What is the solution to the following puzzle that’s been going around facebook?

The answer is, on the surface, not terribly difficult to find:

3 apples = 30, so 1 apple = 10.

10 + 2 bananas = 18, so 2 bananas = 8 and 1 banana = 4

4 — 1 coconut = 2, so 1 coconut = 2

Therefore, 1 coconut + 1 apple + 1 banana = 2 + 10 + 4 = 16

HOWEVER.

Although this is the answer everyone seems to be giving, it’s actually not correct. Notice that each bunch of bananas has four bananas (look closely!) except the one in the final line, which has 3 bananas. Also notice that the third line has one coconut, while the last line has only 1/2 of a coconut.

This changes things!

3 apples = 30, so 1 apple = 10.

10 + 8 bananas = 18, so 8 bananas = 8 and 1 banana = 1

4 — 1 coconut = 2, so 1 coconut = 2

Therefore, 1/2 coconut + 1 apple + 3 bananas = 1 + 10 + 3 = 14

This is a really nice problem, since it gives you a good reminder to pay attention to details!

Click the image below to read Professor Puzzler’s analysis of another puzzle:

Addendums

William from Phoenix asks, «Apples coconuts bananas: The editing to remove the fourth banana was incomplete. it left the end point in the picture on line four. Was that intentional to cause controversy with your answers?»

Honestly, William, I can’t see the incomplete erasure you’re talking about. I don’t doubt you, but I’m not seeing it. But, since you asked, I’ll take this opportunity to point out: I didn’t create this problem; I just wrote up the solution for people who wanted to know. If I had to make a guess, I would say that the person who created it did not intentionally leave part of a banana; they probably were just inexperienced with photoshop, or were in a hurry when they created it!

Colton from Florida had a question about the Algebra of this problem, which we answered here: Can X and Y have the same value?

Pany from UK points out that there is another way to interpret the problem, in which we regard each image as a symbolic variable, rather than as collections of real world objects. While I don’t agree with him that this is the best way of looking at it, it is absolutely a valid way of viewing the problem, and it results in a very different problem, which is unsolvable, because we have more variables than equations. And speaking of which.

Anne from Maine shared with us a similar looking problem with a very different solution. Click the image below to read that post:

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Fortnite Foraged Mushroom locations, as well as Apple, Banana, Coconut and Pepper locations explained

Where to find various consumable flora on Fortnite’s map.

Finding Foraged Mushroom, Apple Banana, Coconut and Pepper locations are consumables in Fortnite, and often the source of reoccuring Challenges.

Finding a set amount of them will reward you with XP to help go towards your many Season rewards.

Note this particular challenge is no longer able to be completed. So what’s new since? Check out the Fortnite Chapter 3 Battle Pass skins, the new Fortnite map and the Victory Umbrella. You can also now slide!

Best Foraged Mushroom locations in Fortnite

In Fortnite, Mushrooms will top up your shield by five points. Though it’s a little laborious to completely fill your shield gauge this way, it might be helpful to eat a couple while you are on the way to your next destination.

Finding Fortnite Mushroom locations is a semi-regular challenge across seasons, with Foraged Mushroom locations being one in Season X in particular.

They are a little rarer than Apples, but if you’re looking for some specific locations, we can recommend Lonely Lodge, where they spawn throughout the location.

Best Apple locations in Fortnite

In Fortnite, Apples help replenish your health. This red crispy fruit will replenish your health by five points. Nothing major, but useful if you need a little top up, or need anything if you’re close to death’s door.

Finding Fortnite Apple locations is also a reoccurring challenge. In short, apples spawn near trees, and though they are fairly common, that doesn’t mean they appear everywhere on the map.

If you are looking for the quickest and best Apple locations, then we recommend Fatal Fields. Apples spawn around the east and even in the middle of the named location, meaning you are just a stone’s throw away from some Chests and other items to keep you in the match.

Best Fortnite Banana locations and Coconut locations

Fortnite Bananas and Coconuts were introduced in the game at the same time, and serve two different functions. Apples give you five points of health, while Coconuts give you five health or five shield points — the latter if your health is completely full.

Another difference is while Bananas are ready for collecting from the ground, Coconuts only appear when you strike the tall trees they’re growing from, dropping them down to earth. Not every tree will produce them — if it doesn’t on the initial strike, move onto the next.

You’ll find both Banana and Coconut locations in largely the same places — the hotter, more tropical pastures of the map.

If you’re in a rush, then Lazy Lagoon is your best bet. Bananas regularly spawn on the islands at the named location, while tall trees the Coconuts grow from appear at the beaches.

Chapter 3 of Fortnite has arrived with a new collection of Battle Pass skins! There’s a new map to explore, The Foundation skin, earn Victory Crowns, character collection to complete and a new Victory Umbrellato collect. You can also now slide, web swing, find device locations and COG Tag locations, plus open vaults!

Best Fortnite Pepper locations

Fortnite Peppers were added to the game at the same time as Bananas and Coconuts. Consuming a Pepper will add five points of health and give you a temporary little speed boost.

To find Pepper locations, you’ll want to go to the desert part of the map. They are pretty hard to find, so if you want our recommendation for the best Pepper location, head to the oasis in the southern half of the desert, not far from where the road runs through.

If they don’t spawn around the oasis, then run along where the river flows to the east, where some are likely to appear on the edges.

Again, they’re pretty rare, but don’t be too discouraged if you can’t find them — stick to the desert and they’ll turn up soon enough!

Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our policy.

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Fortnite Foraged Mushroom locations, as well as Apple, Banana, Coconut and Pepper locations explained

Where to find various consumable flora on Fortnite’s map.

Finding Foraged Mushroom, Apple Banana, Coconut and Pepper locations are consumables in Fortnite, and often the source of reoccuring Challenges.

Finding a set amount of them will reward you with XP to help go towards your many Season rewards.

Best Foraged Mushroom locations in Fortnite

Finding Fortnite Mushroom locations is a semi-regular challenge across seasons, with Foraged Mushroom locations being one in Season X in particular.

They are a little rarer than Apples, but if you’re looking for some specific locations, we can recommend Lonely Lodge, where they spawn throughout the location.

Best Apple locations in Fortnite

Finding Fortnite Apple locations is also a reoccurring challenge. In short, apples spawn near trees, and though they are fairly common, that doesn’t mean they appear everywhere on the map.

Best Fortnite Banana locations and Coconut locations

You’ll find both Banana and Coconut locations in largely the same places — the hotter, more tropical pastures of the map.

If you’re in a rush, then Lazy Lagoon is your best bet. Bananas regularly spawn on the islands at the named location, while tall trees the Coconuts grow from appear at the beaches.

Best Fortnite Pepper locations

Fortnite Peppers were added to the game at the same time as Bananas and Coconuts. Consuming a Pepper will add five points of health and give you a temporary little speed boost.

If they don’t spawn around the oasis, then run along where the river flows to the east, where some are likely to appear on the edges.

Again, they’re pretty rare, but don’t be too discouraged if you can’t find them — stick to the desert and they’ll turn up soon enough!

Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our policy.

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Banana coconut and apple

Can you solve the ‘simple’ brainteaser driving the internet bananas?

The Problem Site explains: