I have three boxes. One contains only apples, one contains only oranges, and the last contains both. The boxes are labeled incorrectly. You can only pick one fruit from one box. Which box do you choose to correctly label all the boxes?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Remember, all labels are incorrect.
Answer
The box labeled 'both'
Explanation
Choosing from the box labeled 'both' will give you either an apple or an orange, which will then allow you to deduce the correct labels.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is The box labeled 'both'.
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