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The Question

Problem

Two agents (people), one tells the truth and one always lies. There are two exits from the room, one leads you safely home and the other leads you to certain death. You don't know which agent tells the truth, which lies and you don't know which door to take to get home. You may ask only one question to find out which is the exit, both agents will give you an answer. What is the question you will ask?

Answer

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Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 09:48AM by Registered CommenterEmma A Holliday | CommentsPost a Comment

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