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Brain Buster - Monday, October 13

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Slow down. Breathe in.
This brain buster is your moment of calm focus before the day begins.
Mindful thinking sharpens everything else. 🧘‍♂️🧠

Answer for the day

A merchant buys a widget for $60, marks it up 50%, then discounts 50%. Profit or loss?

Answer: Loss of $15 (marked to $90; 50% off → $45; $45–$60 = –$15)

Brain Buster for Monday, October 13

You must cross a bridge that can hold you or a single book, not both at once. You need the book across. How?

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With Enthusiasm,

Jeffrey M. Richman

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Happy to report that I did have today's answer correct!

Oct 13, 2025 08:16 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Very good post with great information. Thanks for sharing it. Have a super fantastic week! Bill 

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Oct 13, 2025 10:58 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeffrey Richman yesterday's brain buster was a math one so it was an easy one for me.  Today's probably has several ways to accomplish the task.  Mine is very simple.

Oct 13, 2025 12:07 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Jeffrey- I had yesterday's correct!  I'll check in tomorrow to see if I"m right for today. 

Oct 13, 2025 04:11 PM