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Can You Tackle These Brain Teasers? - Quiz

Brain teasers are created to help you think fast and get your mind off a long day you have been having. Do you believe you have the ability to tackle these brainteasers? Give it a shot and see if you are really ready to tackle the ones in quiz three. All the best!

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1.

So a man can make perfect counterfeit bills. They look exactly like real ones, they're made of exactly the same materials, made the same way, everything. So perfect, one could pretty much call them real bills. One day he successfully makes a perfect copy of another bill. However, he gets caught when he tries to use the copy. How is this possible?
- A.
  
  The consumer of the bill has a great eye.
- B.
  
  The man boots about his abaility.
- C.
  
  He made a perfect copy of a counterfeit bill.
- D.
  
  The F.B.I catch up with him at last.
Correct Answer
C. He made a perfect copy of a counterfeit bill.

Explanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that the man made a perfect copy of a counterfeit bill. This means that he essentially created a fake version of a fake bill, which is still considered counterfeit. Therefore, when he tried to use the copy, it was still not a genuine bill and he got caught.

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2.

Two guards were on duty outside a barracks. One faced up the road to watch for anyone approaching from the North. The other looked down the road to see if anyone approached from the South. Suddenly one of them said to the other, "Why are you smiling?" How did he know his companion was smiling?
- A.
  
  The man made a joke.
- B.
  
  The man sees something amusing when he faces his partner.
- C.
  
  They were facing each other. As to why his companion was smiling, the world may never know.
Correct Answer
C. They were facing each other. As to why his companion was smiling, the world may never know.

Explanation
The correct answer is that they were facing each other. Since they were facing each other, one guard could see if the other was smiling or not. The reason behind the smile is unknown and may never be known.

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3.

You're riding a horse. To the right of you is a cliff and in front of you is an elephant moving at the same pace and you can't overtake it. To the left of you is a hippo running at the same speed and a lion is chasing you. How do you get to safety?
- A.
  
  Get off the horse and run. ( while the horse is the decoy )
- B.
  
  Fly.
- C.
  
  Keep Riding.
- D.
  
  Get off the merry-go-round moron,
Correct Answer
D. Get off the merry-go-round moron,
4.

A man was killed on Sunday morning. His wife found the body and called the police. The police arrived and questioned the chef, maid, butler, and gardener. Their alibis were: Chef - making breakfast Maid - getting mail Butler - setting table Gardener - watering plants The police immediately arrested the criminal. Who was it and how did they know?
- A.
  
  The maid. Mail isn't delivered on Sunday
- B.
  
  The Butler. Isnt it always him?
- C.
  
  Chef.
Correct Answer
A. The maid. Mail isn't delivered on Sunday

Explanation
The correct answer is the maid. The police knew it was her because mail isn't delivered on Sunday, so her alibi of getting the mail was false.

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5.

During lunch hour a group of boys from Mr. Bryant's homeroom visited a nearby grocery store. One of the five took an apple. Jim said, "It was Hank or Tom". Hank said, "Neither Eddie nor I did it." Tom said, "Both of you are lying." Don said, "No, one of them is lying, the other is speaking the truth." Eddie said, "No, Don, that is not true." When Mr. Bryant was consulted, he said, "Three of these boys are always truthful but two will lie every time." Who took the apple?
- A.
  
  Tom took the apple Jim was telling the truth Hank was telling the truth Tom was lying Don was lying Eddie was telling the truth (3 telling the truth and 2 lying)
- B.
  
  Hank took the apple, Tom was lying, Don was lying and eddie sadi the truth,
Correct Answer
A. Tom took the apple Jim was telling the truth Hank was telling the truth Tom was lying Don was lying Eddie was telling the truth (3 telling the truth and 2 lying)

Explanation
Based on the statements given, we can analyze the information provided. Jim says that it was either Hank or Tom who took the apple. Hank denies his involvement and says that neither he nor Eddie took the apple. Tom contradicts both Jim and Hank, claiming that they are both lying. Don states that one of them is lying and the other is telling the truth. Eddie disagrees with Don's statement. Mr. Bryant clarifies that three boys are always truthful and two will lie every time. Based on this information, we can conclude that Tom took the apple because his statement contradicts the other three boys who are telling the truth.

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6.

How do you turn 2 into 5?
- A.
  
  Turn it upside down and look at it in a mirror.
- B.
  
  Add 3 to 2.
- C.
  
  2 times 2 + 1
- D.
  
  Get ride of the 2 then put a 5 in its place.
Correct Answer
A. Turn it upside down and look at it in a mirror.
7.

A taxi driver runs through four red lights, two stop signs and goes through a house. A police officer witnesses this but doesn't do anything. Why not?
- A.
  
  The taxi driver is not in his cab, he's out for a run. The house he went through was his own because he was done running.
- B.
  
  The cop dosnt care.
- C.
  
  The cops sleeping on the job.
- D.
  
  The cop droped a donut. Heard squeling of brakes and a crash, but just thought it was his diet falling.
Correct Answer
A. The taxi driver is not in his cab, he's out for a run. The house he went through was his own because he was done running.

Explanation
The police officer doesn't do anything because the taxi driver is not actually driving the cab. He is out for a run and the house he went through was his own, indicating that he has finished his run. Therefore, there is no violation or illegal activity for the police officer to take action against.

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Can You Tackle These Brain Teasers?

Two guards were on duty outside a barracks. One faced up the road to watch for anyone approaching from the North. The other looked down the road to see if anyone approached from the South. Suddenly one of them said to the other, "Why are you smiling?" How did he know his companion was smiling?

You're riding a horse. To the right of you is a cliff and in front of you is an elephant moving at the same pace and you can't overtake it. To the left of you is a hippo running at the same speed and a lion is chasing you. How do you get to safety?

How do you turn 2 into 5?

A taxi driver runs through four red lights, two stop signs and goes through a house. A police officer witnesses this but doesn't do anything. Why not?