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If it took eight men ten hours to build a wall, how long would it take four men to build it?




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The richest man in the city Mr Rechard is kidnapped. James Bond is appointed to the case. At the crime scene, a note is found written by Mr Richard. The note read:

"First of January, Fourth of October, Fifth of March, Third of June."

James Bond knew that somehow, the killer's name was hidden in the note. The following were the suspects:

Jack Richard, the son and the heir of property.
John Jacobson, the employee of Richard.
June Richard, the wife of Richard.

James Bond took only a few moments to deduce the killer's name. Can you tell who was the killer?

Asked by Neha on 03 Jul 2024


Three people check into a hotel. They pay $60 for the rent of the room. After they check-in, the manager realize that the rent for the room is $55. So, he gives $5 to the bellboy and asks him to give it to them. The bellboy thinks that it will be difficult for the three people to share $5 among them and seeking the personal benefit, he pockets $2 and gives the remaining $3 to them.

Now, each person paid $20 and got back $1. In this manner, each of them paid just $19 which totals to the amount of $57. The bellboy has $2 with him and adding them, we get $59. So where is the remaining $1?

Asked by Neha on 02 Aug 2023

In a mathematical quiz, you are asked the following question:

Use three 9s in a mathematical expression without dividing or multiplying to form the number one.

Can you answer the question?

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What can go up a chimney down, but can’t go down a chimney up?

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On a charity event in Russia, Murray beat Djokovic by winning six games and losing three games.
Note: There is a total of 5 service breaks(one who serve lost the game).
Who served first, Djokovic or Murray?

Asked by Neha on 06 Jun 2023

Take one out and scratch my head, I am now black but once was red. What am I?

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An artist while painting a scenic beauty, decides to paint three layers of blue colour on the sky.

Which layer will go on the first?

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You throw me out when you want to use me and you take me in when you don't want to use me.

Who Am I?

Asked by Neha on 15 Jun 2026

What is the next number in this series?

4,12,84,3612....

Asked by Neha on 18 Mar 2023


On one occasion, A Boy collects 71 rupees in form of 20 paise and 25 paise. He collects a total of 324 coins.

Can you tell me how many 20-paisa and 25-paisa he got?

Asked by Neha on 13 Jul 2024

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