Challenging Math Problems (Or not)

[RandomPerson]

Given that the guard knows all about math, doesn't this make it impossible? That was my first thought.

I'm going to assume that the "I don't know" fits with 1 though...

He is not the limiting factor in this, assume he knows everything about math. (or she)

The I don't know can fit with all three, though I usually see it with 2, and sometimes 3, I don't think I've seen it with 1 but it definitely could.

[zyzzyva980]

Talk really slow, saying "Is the number prime..." and then when he says yes or no add "...and even?" It's a bit tricky, though. You have to do it just right.

[RandomPerson]

Talk really slow, saying "Is the number prime..." and then when he says yes or no add "...and even?" It's a bit tricky, though. You have to do it just right.

One question, not two.

Right, I'll give you guys a hint to one of the more popular ones, or rather, the hint is above me a couple posts in that nice demotivator.

[zyzzyva980]

But it is one question, I'm just talking really slow!

[RandomPerson]

But it is one question, I'm just talking really slow!

I admire your tactics XD. Maybe with a very nice guard, but I doubt it. You definitely get most amusing answer.

[AlphaTauri]

"On September 21, 1997, a divide by zero error on board the USS Yorktown (CG-48) Remote Data Base Manager brought down all the machines on the network, causing the ship's propulsion system to fail."

Anyways, the answer is simple: "What happens when you divide by zero?" The guard should answer, "I don't know." Using his curiosity against him, get him to try dividing by 0 and the resulting tear in the universe should not only create a gaping hole in the prison wall, the guard himself will also go bye-bye and you can escape- just make sure you stay as far away as possible when he tries dividing by zero so you don't die as well.

Edit: Better now, zz?

[zyzzyva980]

If the guard is vaporized, wouldn't you be vaporized as well? Or does that count as escaping?

EDIT: I suppose, AlphaTauri.

[paleonaps]

That was my idea. Or tell him to leave his keys a yard away from the bars, and go to the bathroom across the hall to divide by zero. The force will send the keys into your cell, and you can escape.

[RandomPerson]

Heh, somewhat amusing, but I feel responsible for taking this topic way off track, do you guys want me to just reveal one of the answers?

[zyzzyva980]

One of? If there's more than one I'm fine with that. Actually, if there is just one I'm fine with that too.