Riddles: A Fun Brain Teaser for All Ages

One of the most popular things online right now is solving riddles—those clever little puzzles where you’re challenged to find an unexpected answer to a question.

Riddles are a great way to pass the time with friends and family. Everyone enjoys tapping into their competitive side while learning something new along the way.

Often, riddles can be tricky, and they require thinking just a little outside the box. The one you’re about to see is no exception.

How can that be?

Only a true genius can solve this clever riddle

Here’s today’s brain teaser, pictured below:

Bella is 5 years old,
Emma is 4 years old,
Sarah is also 5 years old,
and Martha is 6 years old.

So how old is Ronnie?

Can you figure out the correct answer?

It might take a moment—don’t worry if you have to think about it for a while.

I had to think for almost a full minute before I found the solution.

And like many riddles, the answer turns out to be much simpler than it first appears.

Scroll below the next image to see the answer.

Here is the answer:

We know you’re just as curious as we were to discover the solution!

Ronnie is 6 years old.
(Here’s why: each age corresponds to the number of letters in the person’s name.)

If you figured this out without much effort—congratulations! Your brain is in great shape!