Puzzling Paradoxes

Paradoxes are fun to observe and yet have a very important message embedded within them. There is much to be learned through this entertainment.

Here are some paradoxes that will give you something to think about and that will initially perplex you.

2 pounds = 32 ounces

½ pound = 8 ounces

By multiplying these equalities:

(2 x ½) pounds = (32 x 8) ounces

Or, 1 pound = 256 ounces!

This paradox lies in the fact that the units were not treated properly and can be best answered by considering the following example:

2 feet = 24 inches

½ foot = 6 inches

By multiplying, we get 1 square foot = 144 square inches

Another paradox is seen below:

1 × 0 = 2 × 0

And we know that, 0 = 0

Dividing these equalities, gives us 1 = 2

Here, of course, we see the familiar rule, not allowing us to divide by zero, being broken and thus leading us to an absurd result.

The messages of each of these paradoxes should remain clear.