Latest general Aptitude Question SOLUTION: however, that the enemy offered to let him choose how he wanted to be killed. They told him, "If you tell a lie, you will put to the sword, and if you tell the truth you will be ha

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however, that the enemy offered to let him choose how he wanted to be killed. They told him, "If you tell a lie, you will put to the sword, and if you tell the truth you will be hanged."

The soldier could make only one statement. He made that statement and went free. What did he say?

Asked In general Naveen (14 years ago)

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Vadivelan M  (14 years ago)

I will put to the sword.

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Tijo Jose  (14 years ago)

He told, "I will be killed by the sword"

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Tijo Jose  (14 years ago)

He told, "I will be killed by the sword". He can be killed by the sword only if he lies, but then if he is killed by the sword, he is speaking truth. He can be hanged only if speaks truth, but then if he is hanged, he is lying. No logic applied can kill the soldier and he was set free.

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