Three confectioners cut colorful ribbon candy with assorted metal cutters among many trays in a bright traditional candy workshop.

The Ribbon-Candy Cutting Contest

At the ribbon-candy cutting contest, three confectioners each prepared a differently patterned batch. Each used a separate cutter shape and placed the finished pieces on a different numbered tray. Determine every confectioner’s candy pattern, cutter, and tray.

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First tap eliminates, second tap confirms a match, and third tap clears it.

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Created by Bret Bordwell ·

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