Monday, March 12, 2018

riddle - It's my birthday today - how old am I turning?


It is my birthday today
Last year I had 5 candles
4 were lit the last was not

But today, I'll light them all


How old am I turning today?


HINT: I am not turning 5 today and...



Next year I'll have 6 candles, but I'll only light the first




Answer



You're turning



11111 (Or 31)! This is because you light your candles in binary: last year you turned 30 (11110) so you only lit the first four candles.




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