English Riddle
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This is intended for English learners, but hey, whoever wants to take a shot can go for it!
How can you make 30 cents using two (American) coins, and one cannot be a nickel?
You must be familiar with American currency:
A penny = 1 cent
A nickel = 5 cents
A dime = 10 cents
A quarter = 25 cents
Please explain your answer - and no cheating!!!!
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updated Aug 11, 2011
posted by Pauly_Glot
1 Answer
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Good idea for a challenge, Kiyan!
Let's see.
Two coins, but one cannot be a nickel. Does that mean neither can be a nickel? Because one could be a quarter, and one could be a nickel. But that one that is the quarter could be the one that's not a nickel. Does that make any sense? Am I just babbling here?
updated Aug 11, 2011
posted by SonrisaDelSol
perfectO. the one and only answer is correct! :) i was hoping some non-natives would take part too. oh well, we'll get'm next time coach. - Pauly_Glot, Aug 11, 2011
you aced it lol - dewclaw, Aug 11, 2011
Boo yahhhh! Gracias, los dos :D - SonrisaDelSol, Aug 11, 2011
The expected wording of the right answer is, "the 'other' one is a nickel" - hehehe. :) - pesta, Aug 11, 2011
