I may have fur, feathers, or even scales...

RIDDLE AND BRAIN TEASER

Today’s Riddle & Brain Teaser

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

Riddle:
I may have fur, feathers, or even scales,
With wagging tails or slithering trails.
You feed me, love me, and keep me near,
I'm your companion, bringing you cheer.
What am I?

Brain Teaser:
A pet store has 40 animals—a mix of dogs and cats.
If there are twice as many dogs as cats, how many of each animal does the store have?

RIDDLE AND BRAIN TEASER ANSWERS

Today’s Riddle & Brain Teaser Answers

Answers:
Riddle Answer: A pet

Brain Teaser Answer:

• Let C be the number of cats.

• Since there are twice as many dogs, the number of dogs is 2C.

• The total number of animals is 40, so:

  C+2C=40C + 2C = 40C+2C=40 3C=403C = 403C=40 C=13.33C = 13.33C=13.33

• Since we can't have a fraction of an animal, the total must be adjusted to an even number (e.g., 39 or 42).

• If the total were 39, there would be 13 cats and 26 dogs.

• If the total were 42, there would be 14 cats and 28 dogs.

So, the answer depends on whether the store rounds its numbers! 🐶🐱

Enjoy National Love Your Pet Day