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17 Cows Riddle

An old farmer died and left 17 cows to his three sons. In his will, the farmer stated that his oldest son should get 1/2, his middle son should get 1/3, and his youngest son should get 1/9 of all the cows. The sons, who did not want to end up with half cows, sat for days trying to figure out how many cows each of them should get. One day, their neighbor came by to see how they were doing after their father's death. The three sons told him their problem. After thinking for a while, the neighbor said: "I'll be right back!" He went away, and when he came back, the three sons could divide the cows according to their father's will, and in such a way that each of them got a whole number of cows. What was the neighbor's solution?
An old farmer died and left 17 cows to his three sons. In his will, the farmer stated that his oldest son should get 1/2, his middle son should get 1/3, and his youngest son should get 1/9 of all the cows. The sons, who did not want to end up with half cows, sat for days trying to figure out how many cows each of them should get.

One day, their neighbor came by to see how they were doing after their father's death. The three sons told him their problem. After thinking for a while, the neighbor said: "I'll be right back!" He went away, and when he came back, the three sons could divide the cows according to their father's will, and in such a way that each of them got a whole number of cows.

What was the neighbor's solution?
Hint:
The neighbour borrowed an extra cow, to make the total number of cows 18. Then the oldest son got 1/2 of 18 is 9 cows, the middle son got 1/3 of 18 is 6 cows, and the youngest son got 1/9 of 18 is 2 cows. Since 9+6+2 = 17, the cows could be divided among the three brothers in such a way that the borrowed cow was left over, and could be returned to its owner.
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Long Riddles Cow Riddles 
Solved: 59%
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I Have Two Arms But Fingers None Riddle

I have two arms, but fingers none. I have two feet, but cannot run. I carry well, but I have found I carry best with my feet off the ground. What am I?
I have two arms, but fingers none. I have two feet, but cannot run. I carry well, but I have found I carry best with my feet off the ground. What am I?
Hint:
A wheelbarrow
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What Am I Riddles Riddles To Solve 
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A Woman Is Sitting In Her Hotel Room Riddle

A woman is sitting in her hotel room when there is a knock at the door. She opened the door to see a man whom she had never seen before. He said "oh I'm sorry, I have made a mistake, I thought this was my room." He then went down the corridor and in the elevator. The woman went back into her room and phoned security. What made the woman so suspicious of the man?
A woman is sitting in her hotel room when there is a knock at the door. She opened the door to see a man whom she had never seen before. He said "oh I'm sorry, I have made a mistake, I thought this was my room." He then went down the corridor and in the elevator. The woman went back into her room and phoned security. What made the woman so suspicious of the man?
Hint:
You don't knock on your own hotel door and the man did.
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Long Riddles Mystery Riddles 
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12 Islanders Teeter Totter Riddle

There is an island with 12 islanders. All of the islanders individually weigh exactly the same amount, except for one, who either weighs more or less than the other 11. You must use a see-saw to figure out whose weight is different, and you may only use the see-saw 3 times. There are no scales or other weighing device on the island. How can you find out which islander is the one that has a different weight?
There is an island with 12 islanders. All of the islanders individually weigh exactly the same amount, except for one, who either weighs more or less than the other 11.

You must use a see-saw to figure out whose weight is different, and you may only use the see-saw 3 times. There are no scales or other weighing device on the island.

How can you find out which islander is the one that has a different weight?
Hint:
Six on one side - six on the other = one side is heavier.

Take the heavier six men, divide them into three and three (random).

Three on one side - three on the other = one side will one heavier.

Divide that three men from the heavier side side, have one on one side - one on the other.

Two results can determine which of the last three men weight is a different weight than each other.

With the last group of three men, have two men go head-to-head. The see-saw will either weight different: one weights more than the other man meaning the heavier man is the "12th man" or the see-saw will balance between the two men because they are the same weight. That means the third man standing on the sidelines by default weights more than the last two men weighted. Thus making that man on the sidelines the "12th man" that weights more than other 11.

Heavier wins 6v6; winner gets divided. Heavier wins 3v3; winner gets divided. Heavier wins 1v1 (12th man) or Equal 1v1 = third man weight more, he's the 12th man.

You could find the same results changing the process and picking from the lighter group three times. You’re only trying to find the difference in weight. Not the exact weight (more or less) of that "12th man."

Lightest 6v6; Lightest 3v3; Lightest 1v1 or Equal 1v1 = third man weight less.
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Hard Riddles Math Brain Teasers 
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All Things Devours Riddle

This thing all things devours, birds, beasts, trees, flowers. Gnaws iron, bites steel, Grinds hard stone to meal. Slays kings, ruins towns, and beats high Mountains Down
This thing all things devours, birds, beasts, trees, flowers.
Gnaws iron, bites steel,
Grinds hard stone to meal.
Slays kings, ruins towns,
and beats high
Mountains Down
Hint: I'm free but also priceless.
Time.
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Time Riddles Common Riddles 
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Wearing Rings Riddle

What wears rings but has no fingers?
Hint:
Saturn.
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2nd Grade Riddles Riddles For Kids 
Solved: 58%
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The Exam Cheater Riddle

What animal cheats at exams?
Hint:
The cheetah!
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Animal Riddles Riddles For High School Students 
Solved: 81%
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Under The Umbrella Riddle

Four children and their pet dog were walking under a small umbrella. But none of them became wet. How?
Four children and their pet dog were walking under a small umbrella. But none of them became wet. How?
Hint:
It was not raining.
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2nd Grade Riddles Easy Riddles 
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A Foot With No Legs Riddle

I have a foot, but no legs. I carry my home everywhere I go, but I don't have arms. What am I?
Hint:
A snail.
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2nd Grade Riddles What Am I Riddles 
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Which Weighs More Riddle

Which weighs more? A ton of bricks or a ton of feathers?
Hint:
They both weigh the same.
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2nd Grade Riddles Common Riddles 
Solved: 80%
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Seconds In A Year Riddle

How many seconds are there in a year?
How many seconds are there in a year?
Hint:
12. January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd, cont..
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2nd Grade Riddles Time Riddles 
Solved: 44%
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Colorful House Riddle

You can see a beautiful red house on your left and a mesmeric green house on your right, a warming and attractive pink house on your front. Then where is the white house?
Hint:
The White House is in Washington, D.C., United States.
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2nd Grade Riddles Easy Riddles 
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Three Keys Riddle

Name three keys that cannot open any doors?
Name three keys that cannot open any doors?
Hint:
A donkey, turkey and a monkey.
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Key Riddles 2nd Grade Riddles 
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An Odd Number Made Even Riddle

Which odd number can be made even by removing one letter?
Hint:
Seven - Remove the s and it reads even.
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Number Riddles 2nd Grade Riddles 
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What Begins With T Riddle

What begins with T, ends with T and has T in it?
What begins with T, ends with T and has T in it?
Hint:
A Teapot
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2nd Grade Riddles Clever Riddles 
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