Jack and Jill each have marble collections. The number in Jack's collection in a square number.

Jack says to Jill, "If you give me all your marbles I'll still have a square number." Jill replies, "Or, if you gave me the number in my collection you would still be left left with an even square."

What is the fewest number of marbles Jack could have?

The fewest number of marbles Jack could have is 25, while Jill has 24 marbles in her possession.

Edited on July 20, 2023, 9:46 am

Posted by K Sengupta on 2008-03-20 09:35:31