Dive into the world of bubbles, scrubbing, and sudsy mysteries as we explore the intriguing realm of sponge riddles! 🌊
Sponges, those humble household tools, are often overlooked, but they hold within them a world of absorbent wonders. And what better way to celebrate these everyday heroes than through a collection of playful riddles?
Whether you’re a cleaning enthusiast, a kitchen wizard, or someone just seeking a lighthearted challenge, join us as we soak up the sudsy fun of sponge riddles. It’s time to dive in and discover the delightful secrets these squishy companions hold! 🧼
Sponge Riddles for Kids
Q: If a sponge was 5 cm thick when fully dry, but it doubles in thickness when soaked, how thick will it be when soaked?
A. 10 cm
Solution:
When a sponge is dry, it is 5 cm thick.
When soaked, it doubles in thickness.
So, the thickness when soaked = 5 cm * 2 = 10 cm.
Therefore, the sponge will be 10 cm thick when soaked.
Q: A sponge can absorb 3 times its own weight in water. If a dry sponge weighs 200 grams, how much will it weigh when fully soaked?
A. 800 grams
Solution:
A dry sponge weighs 200 grams.
It can absorb 3 times its weight in water.
So, the weight of water absorbed = 200 grams * 3 = 600 grams.
Total weight when fully soaked = 200 grams (dry weight) + 600 grams (water absorbed) = 800 grams.
Therefore, the sponge will weigh 800 grams when fully soaked.
Q: If a sponge has 40 small holes and 10 large holes, how many holes does it have in total?
Solution:
The sponge has 40 small holes and 10 large holes.
Total number of holes = 40 + 10 = 50.
Therefore, the sponge has 50 holes in total.
Q: If a sponge loses 10% of its weight every time it is squeezed, and it originally weighs 300 grams, how much will it weigh after being squeezed once?
A. 270 grams
Solution:
Original weight of the sponge = 300 grams.
Weight lost after squeezing = 10% of 300 grams = 0.1 * 300 = 30 grams.
Weight after being squeezed once = 300 grams – 30 grams = 270 grams.
Therefore, the sponge will weigh 270 grams after being squeezed once.
Q: A sponge takes 2 minutes to fully soak up 1 liter of water. If you need to soak up 5 liters of water, how long will it take?
A. 10 mins
Solution:
Time taken to soak up 1 liter of water = 2 minutes.
Time taken to soak up 5 liters of water = 2 minutes * 5 = 10 minutes.
Therefore, it will take 10 minutes to soak up 5 liters of water.
Q: If a sponge can hold 250 ml of water, how many sponges are needed to absorb 2 liters of water?
A. 8 Sponges
Solution:
A sponge can hold 250 ml of water.
1 liter = 1000 ml.
So, 2 liters = 2000 ml.
Number of sponges needed = 2000 ml / 250 ml per sponge = 8.
Therefore, 8 sponges are needed to absorb 2 liters of water.
Q: If a sponge is used to clean 5 dishes per minute, how many dishes can it clean in 12 minutes?
A. 60 dishes
Solution:
Number of dishes cleaned per minute = 5.
Time given = 12 minutes.
Total number of dishes cleaned = 5 dishes/minute * 12 minutes = 60 dishes.
Therefore, the sponge can clean 60 dishes in 12 minutes.
We hope these sponge-themed riddles challenged your mind and brought a bit of fun to your day. If you enjoyed solving these, be sure to check out our other riddle collections for even more brain-teasing entertainment. Happy puzzling!
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