{"id":87547,"date":"2024-08-26T10:04:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T03:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/?p=87547"},"modified":"2024-08-26T10:05:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T03:05:43","slug":"this-simple-horse-trading-riddle-stumped-thousands-can-you-crack-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/this-simple-horse-trading-riddle-stumped-thousands-can-you-crack-it\/","title":{"rendered":"This Simple Horse Trading Riddle Stumped Thousands. Can You Crack It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever wondered how some problems from the past continue to baffle even the brightest minds today? Here\u2019s a classic IQ test question from 1984 that has left many scratching their heads. Let\u2019s dive in and see if you can solve this seemingly impossible problem.\n

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H1: The Horse Trading Problem Explained\n

H2: Understanding the Transactions\n

Let\u2019s break down the transactions step-by-step. The man buys a horse for $60, sells it for $70, buys it back for $80, and sells it again for $90. At first glance, it might seem confusing, but each transaction needs to be considered separately.\n

H3: First Transaction\n