The Suitcase on the Island Ferry
A striped suitcase remains on the ferry after four passengers disembark at four different islands. Each passenger carried a different type of bag. The crew combines the ticket order with the luggage notes to find the owner before the ferry departs again.
Your task
Who owns the striped suitcase?
- 1
Inez carried a duffel bag.
- 2
Kenji carried a hard black case.
- 3
Pavel’s bag had wheels but no stripes.
- 4
The four bags were a duffel, a black case, a plain wheeled bag, and a striped suitcase.
Solution revealed
Solution
The answer: Ruth
Inez has the duffel, Kenji has the hard black case, and Pavel has the plain wheeled bag. Those are three of the four distinct bags. The remaining striped suitcase can belong only to Ruth.
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Why this answer is the only fit
Ruth is correct.
Inez has the duffel, Kenji has the hard black case, and Pavel has the plain wheeled bag. Those are three of the four distinct bags. The remaining striped suitcase can belong only to Ruth.
Original RankDaily puzzle · Manually reviewed · Last updated 20 7 月, 2026