Solution: The Stolen Coins Riddle

 Solving the “Stolen Coins” Riddle

 

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⚠️ The Riddle:

A man places 10 coins on a table. 

He then tells you that 7 coins have been stolen and the rest are still on the table. 

He leaves the room, and when he comes back, there are only 6 coins on the table. 

How many coins did he originally have?

 

🧩 Answer?

10 coins. 

The theft was a trick. The statement is misleading; the remaining coins are still there. The number of coins hasn’t changed.

 

💡 Explanation:

The puzzle hides the answer in the way the question is phrased. The deception lies in your interpretation of the coins being stolen and not considering that they could have been moved instead.

 

🌱 Real-Life Lesson?

 Wordings can be tricky, so don’t let it fool you. Take a moment to understand what’s really going on before making any quick judgments.

Remember! Getting to the core of the situation helps you see things more clearly.

 

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