HardMath Riddle
If it is two hours later, then it will take half as much time till it's midnight as it would be if it were an hour later. What time is it?
Riddle
If it is two hours later, then it will take half as much time till it's midnight as it would be if it were an hour later. What time is it?
Choose an answer
A.8:00 pm
B.10:00 pm
C.7:00 pm
D.Nine (9:00 pm).
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 6 letters, starting with "N".
Answer
Nine (9:00 pm).
Why this is the answer
Working the algebra backward from midnight shows the current time must be 9 o'clock for the stated ratio to hold true.
This riddle is filed under Math Riddles and rated Hard.