Ball Jumping

A rubber ball keeps on bouncing back to 2/3 of the height from which it is dropped. Can you calculate the fraction of its original height that the ball will bounce after it is dropped and it has bounced four times without any hindrance ?




Similar Riddles

The captain of a ship is telling you an interesting story and then poses a question. He says, “I have travelled the oceans far and wide. One time, two of my sailors were standing on opposite sides of the ship. One was looking west and the other one east. And at the same time, they could see each other clearly. Can you tell me how that was possible?”

Asked by Neha on 11 Jun 2025


As shown in the picture below, we can see a boy hanging on the tree branch to save his life. There are various ways in which he can die like1. A snake hanging toward the right waiting to bite the boy.2. A roaring Lion near the tree.3. Two crocodiles are ready to attack if the boy reaches near water. The tree is chopped to some extent, so can fall as if he moves a lot. Can you give this boy an escape plan?

The Escape Plan

Asked by Neha on 06 Jul 2023

Which point will the car reach to go out?

Car Ring Ride

Asked by Neha on 05 Nov 2024


The day after tomorrow will be three days before Tuesday. Can you find out what is today?

Asked by Neha on 26 Apr 2023

What is the next number in this matchsticks series riddle?

Next Number In Matchstick Series

Asked by Neha on 27 Apr 2021

If you were to put a coin into an empty bottle and then insert a cork into the neck, how could you remove the coin without taking out the cork or breaking the bottle?

Asked by Neha on 08 Oct 2025


Can you count the number of rectangles on a chessboard?

Chess Count Riddle

Asked by Neha on 13 Aug 2026

They do not possess flesh or feathers or scales or bone
But still, they are blessed with fingers and thumbs of their own.

Asked by Neha on 08 Nov 2023

I can be made.
I can be cracked.
I can be told.
I can be played.

Who am I?

Asked by Neha on 13 Jun 2026


Guess the hidden movie name?

Guess Movie Rebus

Asked by Neha on 12 Mar 2026

Hot Articles

Amazing Facts

Crossword

The day before the 1996 U.S. presidential election, the NYT Crossword contained the clue “Lead story in tomorrow’s newspaper,” the puzzle was built so that both electoral outcomes were correct answers, requiring 7 other clues to have dual responses.