Riddle Hints for December 7, 2024
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Hint 1: Category
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Hint 1: Category
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This is a math riddle. Difficulty: medium.
Hint 2: First Letter
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Hint 2: First Letter
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The answer starts with the letter "F".
Hint 3: In-Game Hint
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Hint 3: In-Game Hint
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Set up two equations with two unknowns.
Hint 4: More Detail
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Hint 4: More Detail
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Father = 4 × Son (now). Father + 20 = 2 × (Son + 20).
Hint 5: Full Answer
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Hint 5: Full Answer
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The answer is: FORTY. Son is 10, father is 40. In 20 years: son is 30, father is 60. 60 = 2 × 30. It checks out.
Today's Answer
“A man is 4 times as old as his son. In 20 years, he will be twice as old as his son. How old is the man now?”
forty
Son is 10, father is 40. In 20 years: son is 30, father is 60. 60 = 2 × 30. It checks out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Riddle of the Day answer today (December 7, 2024)?
The Riddle of the Day answer for December 7, 2024 is "forty". Son is 10, father is 40. In 20 years: son is 30, father is 60. 60 = 2 × 30. It checks out.
How do you play Riddle of the Day?
Read the riddle and type your answer. You have 10 guesses and can reveal up to 4 progressive hints. Articles (a, an, the) are ignored when checking your answer.
What category is today's riddle?
Today's riddle is in the math category and is rated medium difficulty.