A man had twelve toothpicks in front of him. He took one away. Now he had nine in front of him. How is this possible?
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this was quite silly
Plz tell me
Heyy congratulations Anish…. you are absolutely right.
These toothpicks are arranged to show XII. If one toothpick is removed and we see it from other side, it will loke like IX which indicates 9.
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May 31st, 2010 - 15:47
this was quite silly
August 31st, 2009 - 18:56
Plz tell me
July 15th, 2009 - 17:22
Heyy congratulations Anish…. you are absolutely right.
July 15th, 2009 - 17:14
These toothpicks are arranged to show XII. If one toothpick is removed and we see it from other side, it will loke like IX which indicates 9.