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Maths Puzzle
When Alexander the Great attacked the forces of Porus, an Indian soldier
was captured by the Greeks. He had displayed such bravery in battle, 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?
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- The soldier said, "You will put me to the sword."
If the statement he was telling is true, he will be hanged
as per king's order. If that happens, then definitely the
soldier was a liar as he will not put me to the sword.
What punishment for telling lie?
Its definitely "Put to the sword"
If this happens, then the soldier's statement will be true
So the king neither put him to the sword nor put him hanged.
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- He said "I will be sward".
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