hardmath
If two hours ago, it was as long after one o'clock in the afternoon as it was before one o'clock in the morning, what time would it be now?
Common Wrong Answers
“Eight”
Eight would suggest that it is one hour after seven o'clock, which does not fit the time frame described in the riddle.
“Ten”
Ten would imply that it is too far ahead of the two-hour mark mentioned in the riddle, as it does not balance the time before and after one o'clock.
“Seven”
Seven would indicate a time too early, not allowing for the two-hour gap needed to satisfy the conditions of the riddle.