The brain tends to assume:
2 eggs broken
2 eggs cooked
2 eggs eaten
= 6 eggs used
But that’s only if you assume every action involves different eggs. The riddle cleverly tricks your assumptions.
The Correct Answer
4 eggs remain in the basket.
The two eggs that were broken, cooked, and eaten are the same eggs, leaving four untouched eggs.
Final Thoughts
This riddle isn’t about arithmetic—it’s a lesson in critical thinking and careful reading. It reminds us to slow down, question our assumptions, and check whether each action refers to new objects or repeats the same ones.
Next time you encounter a brain teaser, take a breath and analyze it carefully—you might just see the trick!
