If you have 30 white socks, 22 black socks and 14 blue socks scattered across the floor in the dark, how many would you have to grab to get a matching pair?
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How Many Times Paint Number 9
John has been hired to paint the numbers 1 through 100 on 100 apartments. How many times will he have to paint the number 9?
Riddle Answer30 Divided by 1/2 plus 10
Twelve Balls and a Scale
Twelve balls are identical in all ways except one has a different weight. Three weighings on a balance scale will not only identify the odd ball, but also tell whether it is heavier or lighter. How many balls must be put on each side of the scale in the first weighing, the second weighing, and the third weighing?
Riddle AnswerDrive to the Store
You drive to the store at 20 mph and return by the same route at 30 mph. Discounting the time spent at the store, what was your average speed?
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