EasyLogic Riddle
Why are 1990 dollar bills worth more than 1989 dollar bills?
Riddle
Why are 1990 dollar bills worth more than 1989 dollar bills?
Choose an answer
A.Because they are rarer collector's items
B.Because of inflation over the year
C.Because newer currency is worth more
D.The same reason seven dollars is more than six. Because there is one more.
Hint: It's a 14-word phrase with 59 letters, starting with "T".
Answer
The same reason seven dollars is more than six. Because there is one more.
Why this is the answer
The riddle is simple arithmetic in disguise: 1990 individual bills are worth more than 1989 individual bills simply because there is one more bill.
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