And all my relatives and friends, quiet please ... don't give it away.
One night four men sat down to play,
they played and played 'til break of day,
they played for cash and not for fun,
with seperate scores for everyone.
Yet when the came to square accounts,
they all had made quite fair amounts,
can you this paradox explain,
if no one lost how could all gain?
2006-06-13 15:42:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The four men are musicians. They played all night until the morning and then they divide the money equally between all of them.
2006-06-13 15:49:36 · answer #1 · answered by electrasmart 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They were playing music on the street, with collection tins set out for people to donate money. Or they could be playing at a concert, but then it is unlikely it would run all night.
2006-06-13 15:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by EmilyRose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There were more than 4 players in the game. The other players lost.
2006-06-13 15:48:12 · answer #3 · answered by earlearle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the music they played, each band member was paid.
2006-06-13 15:47:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The four men are musicians.
2006-06-13 15:46:24 · answer #5 · answered by Christina D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were all playing musical instruments and each one made money.
2006-06-13 15:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by organic gardener 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are musicians.
added: I answered FIRST, dammit! How did Emily Rose's answer suddenly pop in ahead of mine? It wasn't there a minute ago!
2006-06-13 15:46:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They all gained money, yes but they also gained friends!
2006-06-13 15:51:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they were all playing the piano, at a piano bar
2006-06-13 15:49:13 · answer #9 · answered by whiteknight 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they were playing different games, not together
2006-06-13 15:55:48 · answer #10 · answered by AIVY A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋