If you have 2 hours and you lose half of it, how much time is left?
Category: Math · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think about what losing half means.
Answer
1 hour
Explanation
Losing half of 2 hours leaves you with 1 hour.
This is an easy math riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is 1 hour.
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