Here’s the scenario: you have 6 eggs, you break 2, cook 2, and eat 2. The question is, how many eggs are left?
The answer lies in understanding that the same 2 eggs are being used for each action. You break 2 eggs to cook them, cook those same 2 eggs, and then eat them. That means the other 4 eggs remain untouched.
So, the correct answer is: 4 eggs. These 4 eggs didn’t participate in any of the actions, so they’re still intact.
Why do people get confused?
- Our brains tend to assume each action involves different eggs.
- We often read quickly and make assumptions without analyzing each step carefully.
- This riddle exploits our tendency to overthink and make calculations without considering the context.¹ ²
