The Fruitless Math Trap

Riddle:

A tree has 24 branches, each with 12 boughs, each bough has 6 twigs. How many plums are there?

Answer:

Answer: None. Explanation: Despite the math setup, the trick is in the word “pear tree.” Pears grow on it, not plums. It’s a classic misdirection.

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