BT #2: The King and His Subjects
It was late and the King was tired. There were two subjects remaining to see him, so he had them sent in together. The first was the Royal Alchemist, who claimed to have invented the ultimate weapon – a liquid that would dissolve anything it touched. The second was the Royal Coin Collector, who was pleased to report he had uncovered a rare coin dated 55 B.C. to add to the palace collection.
Each of these employees wanted a raise in their salaries for their special discoveries. Instead, the wise king laughed and instantly fired them both. Why?
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BT #1: Horsing Around
A man buys a horse for $60, sells it for $70, buys it back for $80, and then sells it again for $90. Did the man make money, lose money, or break even on the series of transactions? And, if you’re not voting ‘broke even’, how much did he make/lose?
From the prices here, this is clearly an OLD Brain Teaser! I’ve used it for decades. 🙂
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