Whether maths was your most dreaded subject or not, it would seem we can all agree on the time.It turns out a simple question aimed at kids can spark a heated debate between adults.
The premise is simple enough - the question asks, "What is the closest time to midnight?"The maths question served as a riddle to many when it became viral on social media earlier this year.
Attracting over 400 replies, social media users gathered in the comments to debate their conflicting answers. Shared by @yawdmontweet on X, formerly Twitter, the problem asks: "What is the closest time to midnight?
A. 11:55amB. 12:06amC. 11:50amD. 12:03 am."The answer may seem straightforward, but that depends on how you interpret the question.
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