You are asked the following tricky question, "A farmer had 19 sheep.All but 9 died.How many sheep did the farmer have left?" To answer this question, you must
A) utilize a mental set.
B) define the problem narrowly.
C) actively challenge your assumptions.
D) look for analogies within the problem.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The question is tricky because it plays on assumptions. By actively challenging the assumption that "all but 9 died" means more than 9 sheep died, you realize that it actually means 9 sheep are still alive.

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