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Trains travel from one town to another town all day, always on the same track, always going nonstop and at the same speed. The noon train took 80 minutes to complete the trip, but the 4 PM train took an hour and 20 minutes. Why?
Riddle
Trains travel from one town to another town all day, always on the same track, always going nonstop and at the same speed. The noon train took 80 minutes to complete the trip, but the 4 PM train took an hour and 20 minutes. Why?
Choose an answer
A.The 4 PM train had a lighter load
B.The tracks were repaired between trips
C.The noon train made an extra stop
D.80 minutes is the same as an hour and 20 minutes.
Hint: It's a 9-word phrase with 34 letters, starting with "8".
Answer
80 minutes is the same as an hour and 20 minutes.
Why this is the answer
A trick of units: 80 minutes and 'an hour and 20 minutes' are the exact same length of time.
This riddle is filed under Time, Money, Music Riddles and rated Medium.