The current math problem with a cow that has been making waves on Twitter—have you heard about it? This brainteaser’s warm cottage atmosphere has folks arguing about the right answer. Let’s delve in and try to figure things out together!
This is the puzzle’s progression:
You pay $800 for a cow.
For $1000, you sell the cow, earning $200 in profit.
You repurchase the cow for $1100, but your actual cost is only $900 because you have generated a $200 profit on the initial purchase.
You
\ What is the right answer, then?
In case you have been paying attention, you may have already guessed it. $400 is the right response to this cow math problem. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:
It costs $800 to buy the cow.
Bring in $1000 for the cow.
Profit margin: + $200.
Spend $1100 on the cow again.
The net profit is -$900.
For $1300, sell the cow again.
Profit total: $400.
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