Brain Teasers
Medium
1 min
A man has a match and enters a dark room containing a candle, a lamp and a fireplace. What does he light first?
Hint
He needs something before lighting the others.
Answer
The match.
Explanation
The match must be lit before it can be used to light the candle, lamp or fireplace.
Step-by-Step Solution
He strikes the match first.
Then he can use it to light another object.
Then he can use it to light another object.