Riddle

When is 1500 plus 20 and 1600 minus 40 the same thing?

Choose an answer

A.Never
B.At noon
C.On a leap year
D.Military time (both equal 1520)
Hint: It's a 4-word phrase with 21 letters, starting with "M".

Answer

Military time (both equal 1520)

Why this is the answer

In 24-hour (military) time, 1500 plus 20 minutes is 1520, and 1600 minus 40 minutes is also 1520 -- both calculations land on the same time, 3:20 PM.

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