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Only the sharpest minds can correctly guess the sister’s age in this mind-blowing riddle | Trend

Only the sharpest minds can correctly guess the sister’s age in this mind-blowing riddle | Trend

Assuming a brain teaser It can be immensely satisfying, not only for the pleasure of solving it but also for the opportunity to think creatively and solve problems. These mental exercises are an engaging way to relax for people of all ages and offer hours of entertainment and stimulation. If you’re in the mood to exercise your brain, here’s a puzzle that’s been making the rounds on Threads.

A riddle shared on Threads asked about ages, sparking humorous debates among users. (Threads/@ellis_puzzles)
A riddle shared on Threads asked about ages, sparking humorous debates among users. (Threads/@ellis_puzzles)

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The puzzle, shared by user @ellis_puzzles, reads: “When I was 2 years old, my sister was twice my age. I’m 30 now. How old is my sister? This simple question has sparked a variety of responses, both thoughtful and humorous, with users debating the solution in the comments section.

Check out the puzzle here:

Internet influences the solution

One user confidently responded: “32. When you were 2 years old, your sister was 4. She is 2 years older than you.” Another chimed in: “This is so dumb. Nobody will be wrong. 32!” The comments continued with a touch of humor, with one user joking: “He’s 25… he’ll still be 25 until he’s 45.” Clearly, even a simple riddle can bring out the comedic side of social media.

A fourth user admitted that math might not be his strong suit, but offered the same response: “Math was never my strong suit, but if she was 4 when you were 2, then she would be 2 years older than you. Therefore, he is now 32 years old.”

(Read also: You have a genius level IQ if you can calculate the total number of ducks in this tricky brain teaser.)

Another teaser that got people talking

This isn’t the first time a puzzle has caught the eye on Threads. Previously, user Brandon Thompson shared a sneak peek that left many scratching their heads: “Mr. Smith had four daughters. Each of his daughters has a brother. How many children does Mr. Smith have? The internet quickly dove into this conundrum, with some assuming the answer is five (four daughters plus a brother) and others pondering alternative solutions.

Check out the puzzle here:

Are you up for the challenge?

If you are a fan of riddles and feel like testing your logic, try these viral riddles. They may seem simple at first glance, but as the comments sections reveal, there is often more to these challenges than meets the eye. So, grab a friend or family member, see who can figure it out first, and enjoy the mental exercise!

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