Solution: The Two-Guards Riddle

Solving the Famous Two-Guards Riddle

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⚠️ The Puzzle:

You're trapped in a mysterious chamber with two doors.
One leads to freedom, the other to certain doom.
Two guards stand watch.

• One always tells the truth.
• One always lies.
• You don't know which guard is which.
• You can only ask ONE question to ONE guard.

What question can you ask to guarantee your survival?

💡 The Trick: Ask This One Question

“If I asked the other guard which door leads to freedom, what would they say?”

Then — go to the opposite door.

🧩 Why This Works 

Let’s break it down:

• If you ask the truth-teller, they’ll tell you what the liar would say. That will be a lie.
• If you ask the liar, they will lie about what the truth-teller would say. Again — a lie.

In both cases, the guard’s answer points to the wrong door.

So, to survive — just go to the opposite of what they say.

📌 Real-Life Lesson?

Sometimes, asking a question about a question can reveal more truth than a direct answer.
And it’s not about who you ask — it’s how you ask.

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