Answer: How Many Sheep Are in the County Fair Pens

Did you get it right?

Count the real sheep in the four groups, but do not count the painted sheep sign.

The Answer

The correct answer is: 13 real sheep.

Here is why

1. There are four sheep in the left group.
2. There are four sheep beside the center hay rack.
3. There are three sheep in the barn doorway.
4. There are two sheep in the foreground.
5. The blue sheep on the sign is painted and does not count.

Why people miss it

The painted sign adds one convincing sheep shape, while the separated groups encourage recounting.

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