I’m thick and creamy, warm and white...

RIDDLE AND BRAIN TEASER

Today’s Riddle & Brain Teaser

Here’s a challenging riddle and brain teaser for you:

Riddle:
I’m thick and creamy, warm and white,
With clams and potatoes, I’m a delight.
In a bowl or bread, I’m best enjoyed,
On a chilly day, I’m often employed.
What am I?

Brain Teaser:
A chef is making clam chowder.
She has 8 pounds of clams, and each bowl of chowder requires ½ pound of clams.
However, for every 4 bowls she serves, she gives 1 free bowl to a customer.

How many total bowls of clam chowder can she serve with her 8 pounds of clams, including the free ones?

RIDDLE AND BRAIN TEASER ANSWERS

Today’s Riddle & Brain Teaser Answers

Answers:
Riddle Answer: Clam Chowder

Brain Teaser Answer:

• Each bowl needs ½ pound of clams.

• With 8 pounds of clams, she can make: 8÷0.5=16 paid bowls8 \div 0.5 = 16 \text{ paid bowls}8÷0.5=16 paid bowls

• For every 4 bowls, she gives 1 free bowl.

• Since she made 16 bowls, the number of free bowls she gives is: 16÷4=4 free bowls16 \div 4 = 4 \text{ free bowls}16÷4=4 free bowls

• Total bowls served = 16 paid + 4 free = 20 bowls

So, the chef can serve 20 bowls of clam chowder! 🍲🐚

Enjoy National Clam Chowder Day