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How can the number four be half of five?

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How can the number four be half of five?

FIVE. Take away the F and E and you're left with IV. That's four in Roman Numerals

Why this works

This riddle plays with both word manipulation and Roman numerals. When you take the word "FIVE" and remove the letters "F" and "E," you are left with "IV," which represents the number four in Roman numerals. The clever part is that it challenges us to think beyond simple arithmetic and consider letters as symbols, creating a fun twist on how numbers can be represented in different ways!

Common Wrong Answers

“2”

The number 2 is not mathematically related to the number 4 or 5 in a way that would make sense in the context of the riddle.

“10”

The number 10 has no direct connection to the relationship between 4 and 5 as described in the riddle.

“3”

The number 3 is unrelated to the riddle's play on words and does not fit into the concept of 'half' of five.

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