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PrntRhd
06-03-2005, 10:21 PM
I hope this has not been posted before, a classic:

Test for Dementia



Below are four (4) questions and a bonus question. You have to
answer them instantly. You can't take your time, answer all of them
immediately. OK?

Let's find out just how clever you really are.

Ready? GO!!! (scroll down)

First Question:

You are participating in a race You overtake the second person.
What position are you in?

Answer: If you answered that you are first, then you are
absolutely wrong! If you overtake the second person and you take his
place, you are second!

Try not to screw up in the next question.
To answer the second question, don't take as much time as you
took for the first question.

Second Question:

If you overtake the last person, then you are...?

Answer: If you answered that you are second to last, then you
are wrong again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST Person?

You're not very good at this! Are you?

Third Question:

Very tricky math! Note: This must be done in your head only.
Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try it.

Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30.
Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000 Now add 10. What is
the total?

Scroll down for answer.

Did you get 5000?

The correct answer is actually 4100.

Don't believe it? Check with your calculator! Today is
definitely not your day. Maybe you will get the last question right?

Fourth Question:
Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4.
Nono.
What is the name of the fifth daughter?

Answer: Nunu?

NO! Of course not.
Her name is Mary. Read the question again

Okay, now the bonus round:

There is a mute person who wants to buy a toothbrush. By
imitating the action of brushing one's teeth he successfully expresses
himself to the shopkeeper and the purchase is done.

Now if there is a blind man who wishes to buy a pair of
sunglasses, how should he express himself?

He just has to open his mouth and ask, so simple.

i an not a nerd
06-03-2005, 11:09 PM
I have seen those before, the classics are great!

ErnieK
06-04-2005, 05:10 AM
All right smart a** how many did you get wrong? me? them all!!

FrankSG
06-04-2005, 12:03 PM
I got 'em all right! :p 100%! But, I've seen them before and I remembered the answers. :cool: The first time I came across them, I got them all WRONG. :o :)

hockey man
06-04-2005, 12:57 PM
can someone explain to me how the math one works? Looking at it there are 4*1000 plus an extra 1000 so how do you get 4100?

FrankSG
06-04-2005, 01:28 PM
can someone explain to me how the math one works? Looking at it there are 4*1000 plus an extra 1000 so how do you get 4100?
I think what happens is this: It's a mind thing. For whatever reason, when you come to the figure of 4090, in our mind we see it as 4900. I did it myself about 3 different times before I caught it.

i an not a nerd
06-04-2005, 10:01 PM
ooo, i never said that i got them all right... i got 3 wrong!

gracious
06-05-2005, 10:41 PM
Wow, I didn't get any of them correct, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN????????????

FrankSG
06-05-2005, 11:17 PM
Wow, I didn't get any of them correct, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN????????????
It means you're normal.

i an not a nerd
06-05-2005, 11:59 PM
So what does it mean if someone gets them all correct?

ErnieK
06-06-2005, 05:35 AM
We know not to believe a word they say in the future. :D

stefanus
06-07-2005, 06:44 AM
I got 2 right! :D and have never seen this previously, but after reading them again, I got them all right :cool: lol!

FrankSG
06-07-2005, 09:57 AM
So what does it mean if someone gets them all correct?
I believe you. I also believe it The Easter Bunny, Santa Clause and the Tooth Ferry. :D