arises from the word “each.”
A slower second reading allows the possibility of a shared sister to surface. The father remains the single parent mentioned. The total settles at eleven.
Language operates with precision in these constructions. A single shared sister satisfies the condition that each son has a sister. The condition holds without requiring nine separate sisters.
Everyday conversations contain similar structures. Statements that seem to multiply elements may describe shared items. Careful listening reveals the accurate count.
The online circulation of this riddle demonstrates its lasting appeal. Thousands
