Parentheses Puzzle 4: The Parenthesis Paradox

Warning: Do not attempt this puzzle without a functioning brain.

You will be given a series of 5 statements:

  1. 1) If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around, does it make a sound?
  2. 2) If a man is out for a walk and he hears the sound, does he hear it?
  3. 3) If he does not, then does he hear it?
  4. 4) If he does not hear it, then does the tree make a sound?
  5. 5) If it does not make a sound, then does he not hear it?

Choose the correct answer:



Don't worry, the answer isn't as complicated as it sounds.

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