Author Topic: How Many Marbles Are In The Mason Jar? ANSWER POSTED!!! (Read 82462 times)

David In Indy · « **on:** June 29, 2007, 04:08:45 pm »

The container is a glass mason canning jar, approximately 5 inches tall (13 cm) and 3 inches in diameter (7-8 cm).

The marbles are typical sized glass aggies, about 1/3 inch in diameter (10 mm).

The jar is filled completely to the top with the marbles.

I found this jar of marbles over at my Dad's house a couple of weeks ago and took a picture of it.

How many marbles do you think is in the mason jar?

I will post the answer in one week!

ifyoucantfixit · « **Reply #1 on:** June 29, 2007, 05:14:21 pm »

Well now we are getting down to it. Just straight out guessing for fun...I like those ideas. I have always wondered how close i was on those contests. So I guess I will get to find out this time. heheh
Good one David...

I guessed 86 too

David In Indy · « **Reply #2 on:** June 29, 2007, 05:56:58 pm »

Thanks Janice!!

How many do you think are in there?

In addition to voting, you all can post your answers!

I'll give you all a hint: there's more than 20 marbles in the jar, and less than 200!

Does that help??

Shasta542 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 29, 2007, 06:32:01 pm »

Awww....you're so generous with the hints. I guess-timated 86!

Our local mall had an SUV filled with plastic water bottles and whoever guessed the closest won the vehicle. I guessed, but didn't win---it was a nice prize tho.

ifyoucantfixit · « **Reply #4 on:** June 29, 2007, 08:03:23 pm »

Man I might have snuck in and tried to count them suckers at night for that prize.   teehee

   David you are pretty sharp here ,,,just be careful......wait for it...try not to lose your
   marbles

Janice ducks and runs for the next thread

Daniel · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2007, 08:25:57 pm »

I also guessed 86...

Cameron · « **Reply #6 on:** June 29, 2007, 09:05:45 pm »

I voted 102, but I don't know....

injest · « **Reply #7 on:** June 29, 2007, 11:46:12 pm »

I voted 140.

David In Indy · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2007, 11:50:16 pm »

Those are all very good guesses!

What do the rest of you think? How many marbles are in the jar?

Penthesilea · « **Reply #9 on:** June 30, 2007, 04:10:15 am »

I guessed 140.
I counted the marbles I could see, then guessed what percentage that might be and multipilated my counted result. Then I added a bit, because people tend to underestimate the number.

Kerry · « **Reply #10 on:** June 30, 2007, 08:57:12 am »

My guesstimate is 140.

injest · « **Reply #11 on:** June 30, 2007, 09:07:44 am »

oh SURE!! now EVERYONE is gonna guess 140!

buncha copycaters!!!

Kerry · « **Reply #12 on:** June 30, 2007, 10:02:41 am »

Quote from: injest on June 30, 2007, 09:07:44 am

oh SURE!! now EVERYONE is gonna guess 140!

buncha copycaters!!!

Great minds think alike, Jess!

loneleeb3 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 30, 2007, 10:53:01 am »

Quote from: injest on June 30, 2007, 09:07:44 am

oh SURE!! now EVERYONE is gonna guess 140!

buncha copycaters!!!

Not Meee!
I guessed 114

mvansand76 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 30, 2007, 11:20:08 am »

Ellemeno · « **Reply #15 on:** June 30, 2007, 11:27:47 am »

I estimated 96, then looked at the choices, and it's not one of them. I'll be bold and say 102. Or should I say 86? No, I'll go with 102.

injest · « **Reply #16 on:** June 30, 2007, 11:32:39 am »

how are you gonna decide who gets the car if there are more than one person that guesses the right number?? I think you should go with whoever guessed right FIRST!

(me)

Ellemeno · « **Reply #17 on:** June 30, 2007, 11:34:27 am »

We're getting a car? Cool!

Thanks, David!

injest · « **Reply #18 on:** June 30, 2007, 11:37:12 am »

yep! An SUV....and why are you thanking David for giving ME a SUV??

140 marbles in there....

Cameron · « **Reply #19 on:** June 30, 2007, 11:39:00 am »

Hey, I was the first with 102.

injest · « **Reply #20 on:** June 30, 2007, 11:44:17 am »

hey....where did you get them flowers in your avator??

and it don't matter who was first with a WRONG answer!!

142 BABY!!

Cameron · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2007, 02:03:07 pm »

Don't you like the flowers, Jess?

102, for sure.

Hey David, does the winner get to pick the color of the SUV?

ifyoucantfixit · « **Reply #22 on:** June 30, 2007, 02:47:08 pm »

Go for the gusto there Mel If i was going to change my bet it would be 70 but im not going to do it

David In Indy · « **Reply #23 on:** July 01, 2007, 12:49:53 am »

Quote from: injest on June 30, 2007, 11:32:39 am

how are you gonna decide who gets the car if there are more than one person that guesses the right number?? I think you should go with whoever guessed right FIRST!

(me)

Quote from: Ellemeno on June 30, 2007, 11:34:27 am

We're getting a car? Cool! Thanks, David!

Quote from: Cameron on June 30, 2007, 02:03:07 pm

Don't you like the flowers, Jess?

102, for sure.

Hey David, does the winner get to pick the color of the SUV?

Who said anything about a car?

Your prize will be the THRILL of having guessed the correct number of marbles, and secure in the knowledge that you were smart enough to do so.

Shasta542 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 01, 2007, 01:10:00 am »

Quote from: David on July 01, 2007, 12:49:53 am

Who said anything about a car?

Your prize will be the THRILL of having guessed the correct number of marbles, and secure in the knowledge that you were smart enough to do so.

I'd rather have the car.

injest · « **Reply #25 on:** July 01, 2007, 01:12:41 am »

Quote from: Cameron on June 30, 2007, 02:03:07 pm

Don't you like the flowers, Jess?

102, for sure.

Hey David, does the winner get to pick the color of the SUV?

I think they are Beautiful!! I just wanted to make sure that Roland didn't give them to you....don't want him cheating on me...

injest · « **Reply #26 on:** July 01, 2007, 01:13:50 am »

Quote from: David on July 01, 2007, 12:49:53 am

Who said anything about a car?

Your prize will be the THRILL of having guessed the correct number of marbles, and secure in the knowledge that you were smart enough to do so.

what??!

you weasel! GIVE ME MA CAR!!

Cameron · « **Reply #27 on:** July 01, 2007, 11:29:16 am »

Jess, don't worry, they are my own flowers.

David, there has to be a car!!!!!! You promised!!!!!

David In Indy · « **Reply #28 on:** July 01, 2007, 05:00:49 pm »

Quote from: Cameron on July 01, 2007, 11:29:16 am

Jess, don't worry, they are my own flowers.

David, there has to be a car!!!!!! You promised!!!!!

I never did promise such a thing! Jess did. It's all her fault!

Okay. How about this....

Hey! It's a "car" isn't it??

But you'll have to go to Toys R Us and buy it yourself, 'cause I'm a cheapskate!!

injest · « **Reply #29 on:** July 01, 2007, 05:16:46 pm »

Quote from: David on July 01, 2007, 05:00:49 pm

I never did promise such a thing! Jess did. It's all her fault!

Okay. How about this....

Hey! It's a "car" isn't it??

But you'll have to go to Toys R Us and buy it yourself, 'cause I'm a cheapskate!!

88 cents....you can't even go 88 cents....dang you are cheap!

I withdraw my guess in protest!!

David In Indy · « **Reply #30 on:** July 01, 2007, 05:20:15 pm »

Quote from: injest on July 01, 2007, 05:16:46 pm

88 cents....you can't even go 88 cents....dang you are cheap!

I withdraw my guess in protest!!

This is one of those luxury models......it's 89 cents, PLUS tax!

injest · « **Reply #31 on:** July 01, 2007, 05:22:51 pm »

oh WELL!! In that case!!

RUN ALEX!!! RUN!!

David In Indy · « **Reply #32 on:** July 01, 2007, 05:32:30 pm »

I'll buy the car Jess, but you'll have to drive to Indianapolis and get it.

I ain't paying the postage for that matchbox!

injest · « **Reply #33 on:** July 01, 2007, 05:44:59 pm »

Quote from: David on July 01, 2007, 05:32:30 pm

I'll buy the car Jess, but you'll have to drive to Indianapolis and get it.

I ain't paying the postage for that matchbox!

ok...so the prize for the correct answer is a Matchbox car...but we have to drive to Indianapolis to get it...

well in THAT case I reinstate my guess!!

Cameron · « **Reply #34 on:** July 01, 2007, 07:54:53 pm »

A matchbox car? That's it? And you ain't even buying it?

That ain't fair!!!!

At least we should be getting something like this:

injest · « **Reply #35 on:** July 01, 2007, 08:44:38 pm »

all very scientific there Susie $:-\$ ...but that car is MINE! mine I tell you!

injest · « **Reply #36 on:** July 01, 2007, 08:53:45 pm »

Quote from: Susiebell on July 01, 2007, 08:50:34 pm

Hehehe! Well I did get an "A" in maths ... OK you keep the car ... I'll keep David!!!

Susie

I am thinking you would have to armwrestle Alex AND Cody...

David In Indy · « **Reply #37 on:** July 01, 2007, 09:03:09 pm »

Jess, you be nice to Susie, or instead of that nice Matchbox sports car, you'll get this...

injest · « **Reply #38 on:** July 01, 2007, 09:06:41 pm »

David likes Suzie better than me!!

Isn't that JUST like a man....always throwing the one that has stood by them all these years for some new FLASHY model.......

David In Indy · « **Reply #39 on:** July 01, 2007, 09:17:00 pm »

I love the BOTH of you!

BOTH Susie AND you!!

Shasta542 · « **Reply #40 on:** July 01, 2007, 09:48:38 pm »

While you two girls are forming your mutual admiration society--I'm gonna be driving off in the new car with David. It's a convertible too.

Yee-ah.

injest · « **Reply #41 on:** July 01, 2007, 11:41:05 pm »

Quote from: Shasta542 on July 01, 2007, 09:48:38 pm

While you two girls are forming your mutual admiration society--I'm gonna be driving off in the new car with David. It's a convertible too.

Yee-ah.

HEY!!

Shasta542 · « **Reply #42 on:** July 01, 2007, 11:45:27 pm »

You know a good man is worth fighting for---not to mention a good car!!

David In Indy · « **Reply #43 on:** July 01, 2007, 11:46:52 pm »

Quote from: Shasta542 on July 01, 2007, 11:45:27 pm

You know a good man is worth fighting for---not to mention a good car!!

Cameron · « **Reply #44 on:** July 01, 2007, 11:47:54 pm »

Sorry ladies, it's my car for sure!!!

injest · « **Reply #45 on:** July 01, 2007, 11:53:58 pm »

All you .......women!......can just STEP back!!

David already told me I get the car...AND he invited me to come to Indianapolis NOT YA'LL!!!

Cameron · « **Reply #46 on:** July 01, 2007, 11:59:45 pm »

Oh yeah?

Guess your gonna have to fight us all off!!!

injest · « **Reply #47 on:** July 02, 2007, 12:03:40 am »

I ain't skeert of ya'lls skinny behinds!!

Cameron · « **Reply #48 on:** July 02, 2007, 12:08:44 am »

Really?

David In Indy · « **Reply #49 on:** July 02, 2007, 12:09:30 am »

Geez. All of this hulabaloo over a matchbox car!

*David wonders what they would do if he offered one of those SST cars with the zip cord as a prize*

Remember those?

David In Indy · « **Reply #50 on:** July 02, 2007, 12:13:49 am »

They're coming for you Jess!

injest · « **Reply #51 on:** July 02, 2007, 12:56:17 am »

DAVID!!

You KNOW I am scared of UFOs at night!! Now Don is gonna be mad at you cause I am gonna have to go wake him up to protect me!

David In Indy · « **Reply #52 on:** July 02, 2007, 02:25:53 am »

Quote from: injest on July 02, 2007, 12:56:17 am

DAVID!!

You KNOW I am scared of UFOs at night!! Now Don is gonna be mad at you cause I am gonna have to go wake him up to protect me!

Well, I thought I was doing you both a favor; give you two an excuse to snuggle!

Ellemeno · « **Reply #53 on:** July 02, 2007, 02:56:33 am »

Quote from: Susiebell on July 01, 2007, 08:28:23 pm

.... I'm guessing 102.

Lets see .... .... you can see 4 in the bottom layer at the front .... so there are probably 4 at the back.... .... so there's perhaps space for about 4 in the middle.... .... so if each layer has 12 marbles and there are about 8 layers then 8 x 12 = 96 plus 6 extra in the lid .... .... = 102!!

Susie, that's LITERALLY exactly how I arrived at my guess too, the 96 and everything.

Ellemeno · « **Reply #54 on:** July 02, 2007, 02:58:57 am »

David, all these women fighting over you, do they know you have a ... you know ... a body part that monologues?

David In Indy · « **Reply #55 on:** July 02, 2007, 03:32:37 am »

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 30, 2007, 04:10:15 am

I guessed 140.
I counted the marbles I could see, then guessed what percentage that might be and multipilated my counted result. Then I added a bit, because people tend to underestimate the number.

Quote from: Susiebell on July 01, 2007, 08:28:23 pm

.... I'm guessing 102.

Lets see .... .... you can see 4 in the bottom layer at the front .... so there are probably 4 at the back.... .... so there's perhaps space for about 4 in the middle.... .... so if each layer has 12 marbles and there are about 8 layers then 8 x 12 = 96 plus 6 extra in the lid .... .... = 102!!

Susie

ps. I'll fly over to you to collect my car, David!

Quote from: Ellemeno on July 02, 2007, 02:56:33 am

Susie, that's LITERALLY exactly how I arrived at my guess too, the 96 and everything.

Wow!!!! You all are much better with the math than I am!! I don't think I'm quite that smart.

One BIG difference though.... I already KNOW how many marbles are in the jar!!

But you all made some pretty good guesses. I'm very impressed!

Penthesilea · « **Reply #56 on:** July 02, 2007, 04:53:11 am »

Quote from: Ellemeno on July 02, 2007, 02:58:57 am

David, all these women fighting over you, do they know you have a ... you know ... a body part that monologues?

dot-matrix · « **Reply #57 on:** July 03, 2007, 06:54:50 pm »

I voted 114 and if I win David a hug and a warm "congratualtions" is enough for me sweetie

you just keep it for me until I get back.

David In Indy · « **Reply #58 on:** July 03, 2007, 07:08:30 pm »

Quote from: dot-matrix on July 03, 2007, 06:54:50 pm

I voted 114 and if I win David a hug and a warm "congratualtions" is enough for me sweetie you just keep it for me until I get back.

Aww Dottie!!!

Sweet baby!

injest · « **Reply #59 on:** July 03, 2007, 11:15:53 pm »

Quote from: dot-matrix on July 03, 2007, 06:54:50 pm

I voted 114 and if I win David a hug and a warm "congratualtions" is enough for me sweetie you just keep it for me until I get back.

suck up

David In Indy · « **Reply #60 on:** July 03, 2007, 11:25:10 pm »

Quote from: injest on July 03, 2007, 11:15:53 pm

suck up

You be nice to Dottie Jess. She's on vacation!

Besides, you never told us how many marbles you guessed were in there!

injest · « **Reply #61 on:** July 03, 2007, 11:37:05 pm »

Quote from: injest on June 29, 2007, 11:46:12 pm

I voted 140.

AHEM!!

(reply #7!)

Shasta542 · « **Reply #62 on:** July 03, 2007, 11:38:22 pm »

David--owned--by Jess.

injest · « **Reply #63 on:** July 04, 2007, 12:06:41 am »

Quote from: Shasta542 on July 03, 2007, 11:38:22 pm

David--owned--by Jess.

well not OFFICIALLY....

SHHHHH girl, you gonna have Alex out to whup my behinny!!!

Shasta542 · « **Reply #64 on:** July 04, 2007, 12:08:09 am »

LOL---yeah, you probably "modified".

injest · « **Reply #65 on:** July 04, 2007, 12:09:38 am »

Quote from: Shasta542 on July 04, 2007, 12:08:09 am

LOL---yeah, you probably "modified".

not RECENTLY....

ifyoucantfixit · « **Reply #66 on:** July 08, 2007, 12:51:19 am »

Ok guys and girls...I have some kind of priority here too...Im not just

last years friend either.................

..................I am a very constant supporter of this area. So while you guys are having your little cat fight...i am stealing the jar.. MMMMMMMMmmwwwwaahhhhaahahah

David In Indy · « **Reply #67 on:** July 08, 2007, 01:09:03 am »

Ready for the answer??

There are......

............ 114 marbles in the canning jar!!

I've taken a picture of the marbles. I divided the marbles into 11 piles of 10, and you will see the extra 4 marbles over on the left!

You can count them if you want to!!

Thanks to everyone who played the game.

And congratulations to those of you who guessed the correct number!!

Shasta542 · « **Reply #68 on:** July 08, 2007, 01:18:48 am »

Hey, that's a cool way to show the answer!

Boo. I guessed too low. No car or hug for me!! LOL

That was a fun thread, David---thanks!

David In Indy · « **Reply #69 on:** July 08, 2007, 01:32:48 am »

Quote from: Shasta542 on July 08, 2007, 01:18:48 am

Hey, that's a cool way to show the answer!

Boo. I guessed too low. No car or hug for me!! LOL

That was a fun thread, David---thanks!

Glad you enjoyed it Shasta! If you can think of any interesting or fun quizzes, polls or whatevers, feel free to post them in here!

Ellemeno · « **Reply #70 on:** July 08, 2007, 01:38:52 am »

Cars and hugs for everybody!

&

loneleeb3 · « **Reply #71 on:** July 08, 2007, 02:27:38 pm »

Yeeeeeee Haaaaaaw!

I love being right!

Shasta542 · « **Reply #72 on:** July 08, 2007, 02:30:56 pm »

Quote

Cars and hugs for everybody!

Awwwww......

injest · « **Reply #73 on:** July 08, 2007, 03:36:42 pm »

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on July 08, 2007, 12:51:19 am

Ok guys and girls...I have some kind of priority here too...Im not just

last years friend either................. ..................I am a very constant supporter of this area. So while you guys are having your little cat fight...i am stealing the jar.. MMMMMMMMmmwwwwaahhhhaahahah

%$$^# I oughta #($&(#, YOU $&#^$*%()!!!!

LAST YEARS FRIEND!

humph!

injest · « **Reply #74 on:** July 08, 2007, 03:38:20 pm »

yee haw! I guessed right!!

I'll be there in a minute to get my car!

Cameron · « **Reply #75 on:** July 08, 2007, 03:49:09 pm »

Hey Jess,

Clarissa said cars for everyone....

Thank you!!!!!!! (the hugs are good too)

injest · « **Reply #76 on:** July 08, 2007, 03:57:55 pm »

aww man...you just can't get a good feud going around here....everybody is just too durn nice....

David In Indy · « **Reply #77 on:** July 08, 2007, 09:58:05 pm »

Quote from: Susiebell on July 08, 2007, 09:07:28 pm

Ah shucks David ... I got it WRONG! .... So I guess there's no hug for me then ....

Susie

Everyone gets a hug!!

[[[Susie]]]

David In Indy · « **Reply #78 on:** July 09, 2007, 03:46:14 pm »

Quote from: Susiebell on July 09, 2007, 06:08:36 am

Susie+David
Yey!

Susie

Gee whiz! I already have a British boyfriend. Now I have a British girlfriend TOO??!!!

One's enough, don't ya think??

[[[Susie]]]

injest · « **Reply #79 on:** July 09, 2007, 07:33:13 pm »

HEY!!

WOMAN!!

I done warned you about POACHING my men!

BACK OFF, SISTER!!

David In Indy · « **Reply #80 on:** July 09, 2007, 07:51:42 pm »

Aww! Come here Susie! I'll save you from that mean ol' Jess!

injest · « **Reply #81 on:** July 09, 2007, 09:08:08 pm »

ok....they's fixin to be a hair pullin up in HERE!!

DAVID!

You just like her for her emoticons!! I can't believe you would fall for that flashy stuff!!

David In Indy · « **Reply #82 on:** July 09, 2007, 09:16:47 pm »

Quote from: injest on July 09, 2007, 09:08:08 pm

ok....they's fixin to be a hair pullin up in HERE!!

DAVID!

You just like her for her emoticons!! I can't believe you would fall for that flashy stuff!!

It looks like there might be a cat fight in here!

YEEOWWWLLLLL!!!! PHFFFT!!!

Well, sorry ya'll, I gotta go! ------------------------------------------------------------------>

I do like all that flashy stuff Jess, but Susie is so sweet!!

(You can be sweet too Jess......*ahem*......when you want to be!)

David In Indy · « **Reply #83 on:** July 09, 2007, 09:43:34 pm »

Quote from: Susiebell on July 09, 2007, 09:41:07 pm

David! .... Jess!

You call that flashy?? ... I don't think so!!

Now THIS is flashy!! ....

from Susie

Yup! I agree Susie! That there IS flashy!

It's like watching a parade go by!

injest · « **Reply #84 on:** July 09, 2007, 09:44:41 pm »

yep

Flashy!!

injest · « **Reply #85 on:** July 09, 2007, 11:08:47 pm »

Quote from: Susiebell on July 09, 2007, 09:57:42 pm

You know you love me really Jess!

Susie

ok ok

I like you...

a little

even if you ARE trying to make a move on my men...

dot-matrix · « **Reply #86 on:** July 10, 2007, 12:48:11 am »

Hey!

I won! Well me and Lee

I can just hear Jess now

hehehe That's OK Jess

and have fun

I'll be back on the road Wednesday

Artiste · « **Reply #87 on:** December 18, 2008, 12:55:32 pm »

Wonderful thread!

[email protected] · « **Reply #88 on:** January 09, 2019, 04:23:58 pm »

The jar is filled with about 0.52 liters of marbles. The marbles, "aggies," are about 11/16 inches in diameter, or about 0.34 inches in RADIUS (not diameter, as stated). This gives the marbles a volume of about 2.8 cc's each.

The ratio of marbles to air looks to be about 0.58 to 0.42. So, I am going to guess that there are:

(520)(0.58)/(2.

= 107 marbles

How'd I do?

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #89 on:** January 09, 2019, 05:16:42 pm »

Quote from: David In Indy on July 08, 2007, 01:09:03 am

Ready for the answer??
There are......

............ 114 marbles in the canning jar!!

You were only 7 marbles off. . .pretty good!

News:

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