Riddle

Twenty-seven ducks are going to the pond. Five of them got lost, thirteen of them are staying home, and nine of them are at the pond. Where are the rest of them?

Choose an answer

A.They flew south
B.They are hiding
C.They are in transit
D.There aren't any anywhere else.
Hint: It's a 5-word phrase with 25 letters, starting with "T".

Answer

There aren't any anywhere else.

Why this is the answer

5 + 13 + 9 equals exactly 27, so there are no ducks left unaccounted for despite the riddle implying there should be.

This riddle is filed under Bear Riddles and rated Medium.

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