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Gas Station Zebra Puzzle

Use your logic skills to solve this zebra puzzle and find out the type, the mileage and the manufacturer of each car.

 
  • Color
  • Driver
  • Type
  • Mileage
  • Gasoline
  • Manufacturer
Car #1 #1
Car #2 #2
Car #3 #3
Car #4 #4
Car #5 #5
  • The car that will fill up $ 20 is somewhere between Daniel's car and the car that will fill up $ 5, in that order.
  • Alex's car is at the fifth position.
  • The Yellow car is exactly to the left of the car with 30,000 miles.
  • The Italian car is at one of the ends.
  • The car with 40,000 miles is somewhere between the car that will fill up $ 25 and the French car, in that order.
  • The Sedan is exactly to the left of the car with the most miles.
  • Jacob's car is at the fourth position.
  • The Blue car is somewhere between the Red car and the Italian car, in that order.
  • The car from South Korea manufacturer is at the fourth position.
  • The Crossover is next to the car with 30,000 miles.
  • The car with 40,000 miles is next to the car that will fill up $ 5.
  • The SUV will fill up $ 5.
  • The German car is somewhere between the American car and the French car, in thar order.
  • Jacob's car is next to the SUV.
  • At one of the ends is the car that will fill up $ 15.
  • The Blue car is somewhere between the Pickup and the French car, in that order.
  • The car with 20,000 miles is at the fourth position.
  • The American car is at one of the ends.
  • The Yellow car is exactly to the right of the White car.
  • William's car is somewhere between the American car and Logan's car, in thar order.
  • In the fifth position is the car with 30,000 miles.

How to play

  • Start by reading all the clues;
  • Find all the "basic" clues and mark them. The most basic clue is the one that states that something is in a determined house/position. Example:
    • The German lives in house three.
  • Sometimes you are going to need to deduce some information using two or more clues;
  • All the clues must be used;
  • The game ends when all the clues are correctly checked and everything is filled.

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Need help?

If, after reading the instructions, you still don't understand how to play, try playing one of these simpler zebra puzzles. They were designed to be easier than the ones of the same difficulty.

Printable version

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Cognitive Benefits of Zebra Puzzles

Zebra puzzles engage the brain in critical thinking and deductive reasoning. Solving these puzzles often requires the individual to interpret clues, make connections, and eliminate possibilities to arrive at the correct solution. This mental exercise not only sharpens logical reasoning skills but also improves focus, attention to detail, and analytical abilities.

Various studies on cognition and puzzles suggest that regular engagement with challenges like Zebra puzzles can have longer-term benefits. They can potentially aid in the enhancement of problem-solving skills and may even contribute to improved memory and information retention. In summary, Zebra puzzles offer an effective way to engage cognitive functions and foster intellectual growth.

Zebra Puzzles in Education

Zebra puzzles are increasingly being incorporated into educational settings as a tool for teaching logic and reasoning skills. Teachers and educators find these puzzles to be useful in engaging students in active learning, as they require students to apply critical thinking to solve complex problems. The puzzles can be adapted to various difficulty levels, making them accessible for students of different ages and abilities. They can be used as stand-alone exercises or integrated into a broader curriculum focused on mathematics, logic, or computer science.

Beyond the classroom, Zebra puzzles are also used in educational competitions and extracurricular activities to challenge students and encourage teamwork. The process of solving these puzzles collaboratively can help students learn to communicate effectively, delegate tasks, and think systematically. This hands-on approach to learning can make complex concepts more understandable and engaging, thereby enriching the educational experience.

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