![]() ![]() ![]() If we had counted the jelly beans beforehand, we may have been tempted to make it a cleaner number–but as luck would have it, that didn’t happen. Fortunately for him, that mindset landed him only one bean away from the actual number. Steven says that he got to his guess by following the above steps and then assuming we’d put in a clean number of jelly beans (325). Extra tip:ĭon’t assume that it’s a “clean” number. ![]() This buffer is an extra few jelly beans added to your total number, and it’s especially important if the jar isn’t completely cylindrical, as was the case with ours. Then, as Crystal says, “Just multiply that bottom number by the number of layers.” 3. Count how many layers of jelly beans there are. Start by counting the number at the bottom of the jar.Īs Han points out, “It’s usually best to ask first if it’s okay to pick the jar up.” 2. All three were gracious winners and willing to share with us their best candy-jar guessing advice. Crystal Shi guessed 327, while Steven Chen and Han Phan guessed 325. Much to our surprise, we had a three-way tie. From L to R: Crystal Shi, Steven Chen, Han Phan | Photos by Elizabeth Layman ![]()
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