Daily Math Puzzle: 2026-10-18

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2026-10-18

Dr. Elsie Nova is renowned not just for her chemical prowess, but also for her peculiar linguistic studies. She has a unique, non-scientific method for classifying common lab equipment into two categories: 'Solids' and 'Liquids'. Her 'Solids' category currently includes: - BEAKER - BUNSEN - FLASK Which of the following lab terms, if presented to Dr. Nova, would she classify as a 'Solid'?

PIPETTESOLUTIONDROPPERGOGGLES

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Solution

PIPETTE — The trick here lies in Dr. Nova's 'linguistic' rule, which has nothing to do with the physical properties of the items. All the words Dr. Nova classifies as 'Solids' (BEAKER, BUNSEN, FLASK) share one common linguistic feature: they do not contain the letter 'O'. - BEAKER (no 'O') - BUNSEN (no 'O') - FLASK (no 'O') Applying this rule to the choices: A. PIPETTE - Does not contain the letter 'O'. Therefore, it fits Dr. Nova's 'Solids' category. B. SOLUTION - Contains the letter 'O'. C. DROPPER - Contains the letter 'O'. D. GOGGLES - Contains the letter 'O'. Thus, 'PIPETTE' is the only term that would be classified as a 'Solid' by Dr. Nova's system.

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