Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Puzzle 032: Candy Jars

Original diagram for Puzzle 032: Candy Jars

500 pieces of candy go into 20 bags, so what's the chance the bags average 25 pieces each?

Chapter
Chapter 3
Location
General Store
Picarats
30 picarats
Type
Write Answer
Region
Same in all versions · Also called Sweet Jars in Europe
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Hint 1

This isn't really a probability question. Read the word that matters carefully.

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Hint 2: The key idea. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
Hint 2

It doesn't ask whether every bag has exactly 25.

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Hint 3: Almost there. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
Hint 3

Work out the total amount of candy, then divide by the number of bags.

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Answer

The answer is 100%.

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Solution, FAQ and sources

Solution

There are 10 × 50 = 500 pieces of candy, and they all go into 20 bags. However unevenly you fill them, the average is 500 ÷ 20 = 25 pieces per bag.

The average is always 25, so the chance is **100%**.

About this puzzle

Ten jars each hold 50 pieces of candy. You pour all of it into 20 small bags, aiming for half a jar per bag. What’s the chance, as a percentage, that the bags hold an average of 25 pieces each?

Unofficial fan guide, not affiliated with LEVEL-5. Puzzle description, hints and solution written by Hint by Hint.

Similar puzzles: Puzzle 031: Racetrack Riddle, Puzzle 037: Brother and Sister, Puzzle 026: Bottle Full of Germs, Puzzle 041: Spare Change

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FAQ

What is the answer to Puzzle 032, Candy Jars, in Professor Layton and the Curious Village?

The answer is 100%.

Where do you find Puzzle 032 in Curious Village?

Puzzle 032 appears in Chapter 3, in the General Store area.

How many picarats is Curious Village Puzzle 032 worth?

30 picarats.

What is Puzzle 032 called in the European version?

It is called Sweet Jars in the European (UK) version. The puzzle itself is the same.

Sources

Facts checked on November 14, 2026

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