Riddle

If a wheel has 64 spokes, how many spaces are there between the spokes?

Choose an answer

A.63
B.65
C.32
D.64. The space that comes after the 64th spoke, would be just before the first spoke.
Hint: It's a 15-word phrase with 62 letters, starting with "6".

Answer

64. The space that comes after the 64th spoke, would be just before the first spoke.

Why this is the answer

Since the spokes form a closed circle, the number of gaps between them equals the number of spokes, not one fewer.

This riddle is filed under How, What, Why Riddles and rated Medium.