[Énigme déjà publiée le 27 février 2024]
A little math can't hurt, so today we're going to boost your brain and your logical reasoning skills. Sure, the family riddle isn't the most difficult of its kind, but it'll surely make you scratch your head for a few moments. Really entertaining, it will be the perfect activity to conclude a festive meal, just after dessert. Challenge your loved ones with this puzzle which, in reality, is a little trickier than its wording suggests.
The family's math conundrum
If you find yourself here, it's probably because you're a fan of logic, math, puzzles, or just looking to kill time. There's no denying that stimulating your brain by presenting challenges to solve can be very beneficial, and the feeling of euphoria that comes with discovering the solution is incomparable. As for the family enigma, the statement is quite simple:
Among his friends, a young boy speaks about his family: “I have as many brothers as I have sisters”. His sister, who accompanied him, took her turn to speak and revealed to the small group: “I have twice as many brothers as sisters”. You will have understood, we want to know how many brothers and sisters this family has? Top time, you have 30 seconds!
And the answer is…
It's not easy, and we understand. You're probably counting on your fingers for the answer and as you see the time tick by, you panic slightly. If you haven't found it, don't worry. We have more riddles for you! Oh, and if you want the answer to the family riddle, it's just below.
Answer: This large family has three sisters and four brothers.
Indeed, the young boy who spoke has three brothers (don't count him when he speaks) and three sisters. The two units are therefore equal. Regarding the younger sister, the logic is the same. She has two sisters and four brothers, including the one who first tells the riddle. If we follow a basic mathematical rule, she has twice as many brothers as sisters. And there you have it, solution found! You can now amaze your loved ones with this fun and easy puzzle.
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