Paddlewheel puzzlers

Badger and Yote, best friends and adventurers, found themselves aboard the majestic "River Queen," an old steam-powered paddlewheel boat chugging its way down the wide, winding Snake River. As the river snaked through towering cliffs and dense forests, the autumn air was cool and crisp. Badger, with his suspenders and rolled-up sleeves, stood by the railing, marveling at the rhythmic slosh and churn of the massive paddlewheel, while Yote, in his flat cap and flannel shirt, had already made himself at home exploring the engine room, watching the thick black steam rise from the stacks.

The boat creaked and groaned with each push of the wheel, its weathered wood and polished brass a testament to years gone by. As they made their way through the river, the captain, an old beaver with a bushy beard, asked if they wanted a tour. The answer was an enthusiastic "Yes!" as the duo followed him into the heart of the vessel—the boiler room.

There, under the flickering glow of lanterns, was an old steel hatch with a curious set of dials, gears, and cogs around it, each labeled with numbers and symbols. "It was said that this hatch holds a treasure," the captain said with a wink. "But it's been locked for as long as this boat has sailed. Solve the puzzle, and who knows what you might find."

The hatch has three dials, each containing numbers from 1 to 9. The goal is to open the hatch by setting the dials to the correct combination. The only clues provided are:

1. The sum of all three numbers is 15.

2. The first number is twice the second number.

3. The second number is one more than the third number.

Can you help Badger and Yote come up with the correct numbers to unlock the hatch?

🧠 This puzzle encourages logical reasoning and arithmetic problem-solving. It requires attention to relationships and the process of elimination. By piecing together the information given in the clues, readers can enjoy the challenge of cracking the combination in a classic adventure setting.

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