Age Riddle: Can You Solve This Fun Sibling Puzzle?
How Old Is My Sister? Solving a Fun Age Riddle
Riddles can be a fun way to challenge your mind and sharpen your problem-solving skills.
Here’s an interesting age puzzle that’s been making the rounds:
When I was 2 years old, my sister was twice my age. Now that I’m 40, how old is my sister?
Let’s break it down step by step.
The Puzzle:
When you were 2 years old, your sister was twice your age. This means she was 4 years old at that time.
The key here is to notice the age difference between you and your sister, which is 4 – 2 = 2 years.
The Solution:
The age difference between siblings never changes over time.
Since your sister is 2 years older than you, if you are now 40 years old, simply add those 2 years to your age.
That means your sister is currently 42 years old.
Why It Works:
This riddle is a simple math problem that hinges on understanding age differences. By keeping track of the constant difference in ages, you can easily calculate how old someone is, no matter how much time has passed.
So, the next time someone asks, “When I was 2, my sister was twice my age.
Now I’m 40, how old is she?”—you’ll know the answer is 42!
Keep Your Mind Sharp
Riddles like this are great for keeping your mind active.
Try sharing this one with friends and family to see if they can figure it out as quickly as you did!
