Math Is Fun Forum

Hi flip550

Well suppose that all the men are super-smart and are trying to help each other by making logical answers.

So, now the middle man, when he's sees that the hat in front is white, he won't say 'i don't know' rather he will say 'i know' according to the following reasoning:

1) His hat could be black/white.
2) If it was white(and since the man in front also has white hat) then first man should have said 'i know'
3) Since first man doesn't say 'i know', hence his hat is not white.
4) Hence his hat is black..."He Knows!"

Simple enough?

Sorry if my english is below par.