Question

Mary has four daughters, and each of her daughters has one brother. How many children does Mary have?
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Answer 1

Mary has Five children.

Explanation:

• Given question is an interesting riddle which is tricky at the same time. Hints are given in the riddle itself.

• Given - Mary has four daughters, and each of her daughters has one brother. How many children does Mary have?

• Mary has four daughters. Let x be the daughter.

• Four daughters mean - x + x + x + x

• Each of her daughters has one brother - let y be the son.

• Total children => x + x + x + x + y. => 5

• She has Total 5 children, all of her daughters have the same 1 brother.

• Hence, Required answer is 5.

Answer 2

Answer:

5 Children

Explanation: