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Three people were trying to cross a river. One of them weighs 100 pounds and the other two weigh 50 pounds each. The only way to get across the river is to take a boat, but the boat can only carry 100 pounds at a time. How did all 3 of them get across the river using the boat?
Answer
First the two 50-pound men got on the boat and went across. Then one of the 50-pound men got off the boat and the other man went back. He got off and the 100-pound man got on and went across. He then went ashore and let the 50-pound man onto the boat. He went back to get the last man and all ended up safely on the opposite bank.Hide Answer Show Answer
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I think I've seen this on the site already. But either way, the teaser itself is great.
I read one like this before except it was with a zookeeper who had to get across a brigde, but she couldn't leave the alligator with the monkey, ect. Anyways great teaser!
Cute teaser, but where do you find 50 pound men?
The 50 pound people are kids!
Great teaser! I am going to quiz my dad with this tomorrow...he loves puzzles like this!
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