Cheaper by the Dozen: 2 for $1, 36 for $2, 475 for $3

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a riddle involving pricing for items sold in specific quantities. Participants explore the implications of the pricing structure and attempt to identify the item being referenced, with a focus on reasoning and interpretations of the clues provided.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests the item could be a DVD titled "Cheaper by the Dozen," implying a humorous take on the pricing structure.
  • Another participant proposes that the item might be metal numbers used for house addresses, interpreting the pricing in terms of the cost of individual digits.
  • There is a mention of agreement among some participants regarding the interpretations of the clues, but the exact reasoning is not fully clarified.
  • Several participants express confusion about the reasoning of others, indicating a lack of clarity in the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have differing interpretations of the riddle, with some agreeing on potential answers while others express confusion. No consensus is reached on a definitive answer.

Contextual Notes

Participants rely on interpretations of the pricing structure, which may depend on assumptions about the nature of the items being discussed. The reasoning behind the proposed answers is not fully articulated, leading to ambiguity.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in riddles, pricing puzzles, or conceptual reasoning may find this discussion engaging.

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There's an item in the store, the price of which is 2 for a dollar. 36 can be had for 2 dollars and 475 will cost you 3 dollars. What is the item?
 
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The cheaper by the dozen DVD because nobody wants to buy it? :biggrin:
 
I have seen this before.
 
guess: numbers, the metal ones, for house addresses?
 
DarkEternal, of course, is correct. And so, probably, is BicycleTree.
 
i don't get what DarkEternal means...
 
ArielGenesis said:
i don't get what DarkEternal means...

You know how you can buy the actual numbers to nail up on your house for your address? Let's say each one costs $1.00. Now read what he has up top. The number "2" will cost... $1.00. The numbers "3" and "6" (36) will cost you $2.00. And the numbers "4", "7" and "5" will cost you $3.00.
 

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