Four prisoners escape from a prison. The prisoners, Mr. East, Mr. West, Mr. South, Mr. North head towards different directions after escaping. The following information of their escape was supplied:

The escape routes were North Road, South Road, East Road and West Road.

1. None of the prisoners took the road which was their namesake.
2. Mr. East did not take the South Road.
3. Mr.West did not the South Road.
4. The West Road was not taken by Mr. East.

What road did each of the prisoners take to make their escape?

Mr East cannot go east, did not go south or west therefore went North
Mr West cannot go west, did not take the south road, Mr east took north so must have gone east
Mr South cannot go south therefore must go west
Mr North has only south left

Posted by adrian on 2003-07-23 04:38:06