Logic Puzzles for Kids

Just because it's summer, doesn't mean you can't give your brain a workout. Try to solve these fun logic puzzles. The answers are at the bottom.

How Old Is Jessica?

Nicole's father is four times older than Nicole is.
Nicole's sister Jessica is 2 years younger than she is.
Nicole's father is 36.
How old is Jessica?



Tara's Money

Tara has ten coins that add up to $1.00. Six of the coins are dimes. What are the other four coins?


Easy as Pie

A mother had four children. She served pie for dessert after dinner one night. She sliced the pie into pieces. Tom got 1/2 of the pie, Lauren got 1/4 of the pie, Nick got 1/4 of the pie and Stephanie got 1/4 of the pie. When the mother finished serving pie she put 3/4 of a pie away in the cupboard. How is this possible?


A Litter of Kittens

How many kittens does Rachel have if all are brown except three, all are white except three, all are black except three, and all are gray except three?


Answers:

How Old is Jessica: Nicole is 9 because 4 x 9 = 36

Tara's Money: They are also dimes.

Easy as Pie: The mother baked 2 pies.

A Litter of Kittens: 4 kittens: one brown, one white, one black and one gray.