26.
A was born in 1847, B in 1874. In what years have the same two digits served to express the ages of both, if they are still living?
THIS SHOULD “AMUSE”
27.
A hundred and one by fifty divide,
To this let a cypher be duly applied;
And when the result you can rightly divine,
You find that its value is just one in nine.
OVER THE FERRY
28. A man started one Monday morning with money in his purse to buy goods in a neighbouring town. He paid a penny to cross the ferry, spent half of the money he then had, and paid another penny at the ferry on his return home.