HardTree Riddle
Lauren has a lemon tree. The number of lemons on the tree doubles every week. In 28 weeks, Lauren should expect the tree to be completely covered with fruit. How many weeks will it take for the tree to be half-covered with apples?
Riddle
Lauren has a lemon tree. The number of lemons on the tree doubles every week. In 28 weeks, Lauren should expect the tree to be completely covered with fruit. How many weeks will it take for the tree to be half-covered with apples?
Choose an answer
A.27 weeks.
B.14 weeks.
C.28 weeks.
D.Zero. The riddle asks about apples, not lemons; apples don't grow on lemon trees.
Hint: It's a 14-word phrase with 63 letters, starting with "Z".
Answer
Zero. The riddle asks about apples, not lemons; apples don't grow on lemon trees.
Why this is the answer
Read closely: the second question switches the fruit from lemons to apples.
This riddle is filed under Planet Riddles and rated Hard.