Most people answer this question in less than 10 seconds… and most of them get it wrong.
Here’s the challenge:
A farmer has 15 sheep. All but 8 run away.
âť“ How many sheep are left?
Don’t rush.
Think carefully before answering.
Many people immediately subtract 8 from 15 and say 7.
But read the sentence again:
“All but 8 run away.”
That means all except 8 ran away.
So the sheep that are left are…
âś… 8 sheep
This puzzle isn’t about math—it’s about paying attention to the exact wording.
People who slow down and read carefully usually get it right.