Texas Girl, I’ll give everyone else a chance, before I try and answer you last riddle. With the time zones, and stuff, sometimes it can take a few days! 😉
You have a string-like fuse that burns in exactly one minute. The fuse is inhomogeneous, and it may burn slowly at first, then quickly, then slowly, and so on. You have a match, and no watch. How do you measure exactly 30 seconds 😛
Bill went out to buy some golf equipment. He spent half of what he had plus $5. at the first store. He spent half of what was left plus $4. at the second store. At the third store he spent half of the remainder plus $3. He then had $5. left to buy golf balls. How much money did he start with?