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The Generous Aussie
Two Australians arrive in the U.S with a total of $100. They divide it equally. One of them, seeing a woman complaining about having little money, gave $25 to her.
How much money do the two Australians now have in total?
The answer is not $75.
How much money do the two Australians now have in total?
The answer is not $75.
Hint
Remember, this is in the trick category--so simple arithmetic is not going to help.Answer
$100.The Australians were brother and sister. The generous brother gave his complaining sister $25 of his money!
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