Today’s puzzle is a classic one and has been going around online for years now.
It is anything but simple, and as with most riddles, it is important to think outside the box to succeed.
Here is the mystery: An apple is 40 cents, a banana is 60 cents, and a grapefruit is 80 cents. How much is a pear?
Hmm, not quite simple, right? A clue: read the riddle once more, very carefully, and maybe you’ll find the solution this time.
If not, we’ll report the answer below.
Here is the correct answer to the riddle
If you managed to figure out the riddle yourself, congratulations, you can give yourself a pat on the back.
If not, the answer will appear after the image below.
You need to count the vowels and multiply them by 20 cents:
Apple = 20 cents x 2 = 40 cents
Banana = 20 cents x 3 = 60 cents
Grapefruit = 20 cents x 4 = 80 cents
Pear = 20 cents x 2 = 40 cents
Clever, right?
