A mother has four daughters, and each daughter has exactly one brother. How many total children does the mother have?
5 children
All four daughters share the same single brother, resulting in 4 daughters and 1 son for a total of 5 children.
About this riddle
Logic riddles give you a few facts and ask what must be true. List what you know, cross out what cannot be, and see what is left.
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