SHELDON NEWS · A LITTLE CURIOSITY GOES A LONG WAY

Brain Challenge

Think carefully. Follow the clues.
One clever answer could make you our next winner.

A mystery worth solving.

Read the challenge.
Make your choice.
Submit your answer.

The Mixed-Up Boxes

Three closed boxes contain fruit:

• One has ONLY APPLES.
• One has ONLY ORANGES.
• One has BOTH APPLES AND ORANGES.

The labels say APPLES, ORANGES, and BOTH, but EVERY label is wrong.

You may take ONE piece of fruit from ONE box without looking inside.

Which labeled box should you choose so you can figure out what is in all three boxes?

Enter only the label: APPLES, ORANGES, or BOTH.

Think it through: Remember: every label is wrong. Think about which box gives you a definite clue.

Submit your answer

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