hardlogic

A man gave one son 10 cents and another son was given 15 cents. What time is it?

1:45. The man gave away a total of 25 cents. He divided it between two people. Therefore, he gave a quarter to two.

Why this works

This riddle plays with the idea of money and time through a clever pun. When the man gives away a total of 25 cents, it leads to the phrase "a quarter to two," which is another way of saying it's 1:45. The word "quarter" here refers not only to the 25 cents but also to the time, making it a fun twist that merges currency with clock time!

Common Wrong Answers

“2:00”

This answer may seem plausible as it is a round number, but it does not relate to the total amount given away or the division of the cents.

“1:25”

This answer incorrectly assumes that the total amount of money given would directly translate to a different time without considering the actual division of the cents.

“12:30”

This guess does not correlate with the riddle's context about the cents given and the actual division, leading to a misunderstanding of how the riddle connects the money to time.

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