How Many Members Are in This Family Riddle?

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The discussion revolves around a riddle involving a family with six sons and a sister. The answer to the riddle is nine family members. Participants express mixed feelings about providing the answer in the same post as the riddle, with some feeling it diminishes the challenge and fun of solving it. Despite this, one participant mentions they were able to solve it on the first attempt. Overall, the conversation highlights the balance between sharing answers and maintaining the enjoyment of riddles.
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Easy riddle:

Mom and pop have 6 sons. Each of the sons has a sister. How many members are there in that family?

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Nine (9)
 
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Yep not too hard, my first guess was 14 though :rolleyes:
 
i don't get the point of giving the answer in the post containing the question itself.

that takes the fun out of trying it(though i had got the answer in the first attempt)
 
Yes, but you don't have to READ it.
 
Ya that was a nice one indeed.. but it would be great if don mention the answers in the question post itself!
 
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