Multiple choice softskills creativity

What number can you subtract half from to obtain a result that is zero?

  1. 6

  2. 9

  3. 8

  4. 3

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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is a visual riddle. If you 'subtract' (remove) the top half of the digit '8', you are left with a '0' (or two zeros). Mathematically, subtracting half of 8 (4) leaves 4, but the riddle relies on the shape of the numeral.