Logic Puzzle Word Problem Worksheet

This worksheet presents a logic puzzle involving five keys and five padlocks, with each key being able to open only one specific padlock. The challenge is to determine the minimum number of attempts necessary to ensure that all five padlocks are opened, assuming that each key can open only one padlock and that different keys open different padlocks. The problem requires a systematic approach to finding a solution that minimizes the number of trials.

The worksheet is aimed at teaching students problem-solving strategies and the concept of permutations. It introduces students to the process of elimination and logical deduction. By engaging with this problem, students learn to approach a situation with limited possibilities in a structured manner, which can be applied to various mathematical and real-life problems that involve matching different elements.