RIDDLE: Harvard University Interview

It enhances problem-solving skills and boosts memory by encouraging recall and connections. Riddles improve concentration, logical thinking, and promote lateral thinking by requiring innovative approaches. Emotionally, solving riddles reduces stress and increases patience and perseverance. Successfully solving them boosts confidence and self-esteem. Additionally, riddles provide a source of entertainment, making them a fun way to engage the mind.

These benefits make riddles a valuable activity for both cognitive development and emotional well-being.

Read the riddle below:

Can you solve it?

Check the solution below:

To solve this problem, let’s break it down step by step.

There are 7 men.
Each of the 7 men has 7 wives.

First, let’s calculate the total number of wives:
7 men ×7 wives / man =49 wives

Now, each man and each wife has 7 children.

Let’s calculate the total number of children each man has (since he has 7 wives, each having 7 children):
7 wives×7 children/wife=49 children per man

Since there are 7 men, the total number of children is:
7 men×49 children/man=343 children

Finally, let’s add up all the people:

7 men
49 wives
343 children

So, the total number of people is:
7+49+343=399

Thus, the total number of people is 399.