I wake up early, but not by choice...

RIDDLE AND BRAIN TEASER

Today’s Riddle & Brain Teaser

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

Riddle:
I wake up early, but not by choice,
To see my shadow or hear a voice.
If I see it, winter stays;
If I don’t, spring’s on its way.
Who am I?

Brain Teaser:
A groundhog wakes up and sees its shadow six times in a row over six consecutive years.
Each year, the groundhog only sees its shadow 75% of the time.
What is the probability that the groundhog saw its shadow all six times?

RIDDLE AND BRAIN TEASER ANSWERS

Today’s Riddle & Brain Teaser Answers

Answers:

Riddle Answer: A groundhog

Brain Teaser Answer:
The probability of seeing its shadow each year is 75% (or 0.75).
Since this happened six years in a row, we multiply:

0.756=0.1780.75^6 = 0.1780.756=0.178

So, the probability is 17.8% or approximately 1 in 5.6 chances.

Enjoy Groundhog Day