Five apples in a basket | A riddle that will force you to think out of the box

Many are feeling anxious right w as y are stuck inside ir homes during COVID-19 pandemic. Most people have thing to do during ir free time as y cant leave ir house during lockdown. However, some people have started solving riddles and puzzles to pass ir time during self-isolation. se riddles help you stay active and sharpen your wits during your stay at home. Moreover, riddles/puzzles improve your creative thinking skills. Here is 'Five apples in a basket' riddle that is trending on social media and WhatsApp. 

Five Apples in basket riddle

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riddle goes as follows, "A basket contains 5 apples. Do you kw how to divide m among 5 kids so that each one has an apple and one apple stays in basket?" At first glance, you will feel like riddle is impossible. However, riddle is actually really simple and you just need to think creatively to solve it. This riddle tests your creative reasoning and your ability to think out of box. If you are unsure about your answer, you can check if it is correct down below. 

Five Apples in basket riddle answer

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To solve above riddle, you just need to think creatively and t take question literally. answer to above riddle is, "Four kids get an apple and fifth kid gets an apple still in basket." This way, everyone gets an apple and last apple sill stays inside basket. re are hundreds of riddles like this one that will keep you occupied during lockdown. 

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Try solving as many riddles and puzzles as possible. Doing so will help you sharpen your wits and creative thinking skills. You will have short of riddles, as a new one is posted on social media each day during lockdown. 

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