Medium tricky riddles for kids

Elmer Johnson went to the hardware store to make a purchase for his house. He asked the store clerk, "How much will one cost?" The clerk thought for a moment and said, "Three dollars." Elmer Johnson, who looked a little puzzled said, "Well then, how much will twelve cost?" "Six dollars," replied the clerk. Elmer Johnson scratched his head and said, "If I were to purchase two hundred, how much would that cost?" "That," said the clerk, "will cost you nine dollars." What was Elmer Johnson buying?

I am the beginning of the end, and the end of time and space. I am essential to creation, and I surround every place.

John Heysham Gibbon was most renowned surgeon of 1940-1970. More than 90% of his surgeries he performed are highly successful and still almost all of his patients die.

What kind of dog has a bark but no bite?

There is bomb on top of a computer; around the computer are a hairbrush, keys, phone and a cup. When the explosion comes, what item destroyed first?

If it takes one man three days to dig a hole, how long does it take two men to dig half a hole?

Hockey Stick and ball cost $50. If the Stick cost $49 more than the ball. What is the cost of each ?

I’m the end of the colourful rainbow. What am I?

In a jungle where there is no streets lights or any other artificial source of lights, I notice a black snake crossing the road. How did I get sight of snake ?

A horse is on a 24 foot chain and wants an apple that is 26 feet away. How can the horse get to the apple?