Last Problem:
How far does one have to count to, before
using the letter “a” in spelling out the number?
For example, the number 1 is spelled “one”
which does not contain the letter “a”. The
number 2 is spelled two and also does not
contain the letter “a”.
Answer:
The answer is 1000. The word “thousand”
contains the letter “a.” No other number
prior to one thousand contains the letter “a.”
Today’s Problem
You are in a dark room and have only one match.
There is a kerosene lamp, an oil stove and a
cigarette. Which will you light first?