If a clock takes 7 seconds to strike 7, how long will it take to strike 10?
Category: Brain · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider the time between the strikes.
Answer
14 seconds
Explanation
The clock takes 7 seconds for 6 intervals, so for 9 intervals (for 10 strikes), it takes 14 seconds.
This is a medium brain riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is 14 seconds.
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