If a papa bull eats three bales of hay and a baby bull eats one bale, how much hay will a mama bull eat?
Common Wrong Answers
“Four bales”
This guess assumes that the mama bull would eat hay just like the papa and baby bulls, ignoring the fact that a mama bull does not exist.
“One bale”
This guess suggests that the mama bull would eat hay like the baby bull, but it fails to recognize that there is no mama bull at all.
“Three bales”
This guess assumes the mama bull would consume the same amount as the papa bull, but it is based on the incorrect premise that a mama bull actually exists.
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