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Sacks Of Grain
A farmer and his hired help were carrying grain to the barn. The farmer carried one sack of grain and the hired help carried two sacks. Who carried the heavier load and why?
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The farmer's load was heavier. His hired help only carried two sacks, while the farmer carries one sack, but his sack is a sack of grain. The hired help only carried 2 sacks - both empty.Hide Answer Show Answer
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Easy but fun
that one seems really obscure. I got it, though. It is obvious the farmers load is heavier, but the why has some more possibilities...
No info that led 2 the answer. Sorry, try again.
There's no reason to think the farmer had it harder. I like the basic premise, but maybe you could say "...but the farmer carried more. Why?"
I thought this was a good one but it belongs in the trick category.
Wow, very well done. The answer was extremely subtle, but there. It worked perfectly. *thumbs up*
but It says "..a farmer AND his hired help carried grain..."
I didn't get it though i did doudt myself
I didn't get it though i did doudt myself
heard this one b4 and still forgot.
The farmer needs read more Dilbert.
"A farmer and his hired help WERE carrying grain to the barn"
They both were carrying grain
They both were carrying grain
Guys, just because you got it wrong, don't criticize the teaser for being unclear. IMO, it was a fun teaser! I thought the "help" was somebodies name
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