What is the Best Decision Here?

Last Problem:

Two kids were arguing over a small cake – each wanting it. Their mom cleverly told them which one would cut the cake, and how to make sure the pieces were even and equal. How did she do this?

Answer:

Tell one to cut it. The other gets to choose the piece.

Today’s Problem:

You are driving past a bus stop during a snow storm, and you notice your best friend standing there (who, incidentally, had just saved your life last week). When you stop, you find out there is also a woman waiting to get to the hospital, in need. There is also a very attractive person who could turn out to be the love of your life. Since your car only seats two people, who do you give a ride to, knowing you cannot fit any more than two people in your car (not able to put anyone in the trunk or riding on top)?

How to Cut the Cake

Yesterday’s Problem:

Which word is different from the others in this list: cigar, calmer, sorbet, wined, beeches

Answer:

“beeches” – the other words can be rearranged into known boy’s names: cigar=>Craig, calmer=>Marcel, sorbet=>Osbert, wined=>Edwin. Beeches doesn’t rearrange into a known boy’s name (though in these days, I’m sure there will be a new name invented that can take care of this – but it will take a long time to be a “known” name

Today’s Problem:

Two kids were arguing over a small cake – each wanting it. Their mom cleverly told them which one would cut the cake, and how to make sure the pieces were even and equal. How did she do this?