Introduction
Puzzles are good exercise for the brain. They help in enhancing the cognitive abilities of the brain helping with Problem Solving and related skills. There are numerous types of puzzles; each one having a logic inherent to itself which helps in cracking it. A good puzzle well is actually like a good mystery that we may have read about or watched on TV. It has the finest of hints which help in reaching its solution.
The following article discusses one such puzzle so let's get right to it.
Problem statement
A Prisoner has been scheduled to be punished by the Police and as a result, they had to give a statement. However, there is a catch if the statement the prisoner makes is true, the prisoner will be hanged to death whereas if the statement is false, the prisoner would be shot to death.
The Prisoner wants to stay alive. What statement should they make such that they live after making the statement and save themself?
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