A girl was ten on her last birthday, and will be twelve on her next birthday. How is this possible?
Common Wrong Answers
“She is lying about her age”
The riddle is based on a logical play with time, not deception about her age.
“She is a time traveler”
The riddle does not suggest any fantastical elements like time travel; it's simply about the timing of her birthdays.
“She has a twin who is older”
The riddle is focused solely on the girl's age and birthdays, not on any siblings or their ages.
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