QR Code Defuse The Bomb Ratio 2 - Answers

The notorious terrorist The Mathematician has planted a bomb in a public place. He has left
clues to the 5 digit/colour code that will defuse the bomb. All the QR codes link to some of
The Mathematicians favourite songs and bands, either of which contain a number or colour.
What you need to do is solve the mathematical problems, scan the QR code that is linked to the
correct answer and find the code that will defuse the bomb. All codes link to songs or bands
that contain a number or colour, so you cant cheat! Good luck!
Problem 1
In order to mix a certain colour of paint you need to mix blue, yellow and white paint in the
ratio 1:2:5. In total I need 2 litres of paint so how much white paint will I need?
Answer 1
Answer 2
Answer 3
750ml

250ml

1250ml
Deep Purple - Hush

Problem 2
A recipe for a pie that feeds 12 people requires 175g of flour.
I have 600g of flour. What is the maximum number of people a pie will feed if I use all the flour?
(All portions must be full portions)
Answer 1
Answer 2
Answer 3
50 people

42 people

41 people
P!nk So What

Problem 3
Three friends, Amy, Charlie and Edward win a lottery. They decide to share the prize in the
ratio 2:5:4. If Edwards share was 28,000, how much was the lottery win in total?
Answer 1
Answer 2
Answer 3
77,000
White Lies Lose My Life

49,000

7000

Problem 4
A water pump can empty a swimming pool in 12 hours.
How long will it take 3 identical water pumps to empty the same swimming pool?
Answer 1
Answer 2
Answer 3
4 hours
3 hours

36 hours

Beautiful South Old Red Eyes

Is Back

Problem 5
The ratio of blue marbles to red marbles in a bag is 2:3. I add some blue marbles only.
What is the number of blue marbles I would have to add so that the ratio of blue marbles to red
marbles is 3:1?
Answer 1
Answer 2
Answer 3
7

ELO Mr Blue Sky

Code:
Purple

Pink

White

Red

Blue