MediumMath Riddle
When is 1500 plus 20 and 1600 minus 40 the same thing?
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.
This riddle is filed under Math Riddles and rated Medium.