How Old Are You?

6. How Old Are You?

Someday Nasreddin’s country had a census. Two of the persons in charge came to Nasreddin’s house.

“How old are you, Nasreddin?”, asked he.

“Forty.”, answered Nasreddin.

“Don’t be ridiculous, Nasreddin. Several years ago you said that you’re forty. And now you said that you’re still forty.”, his friend said.

“You’re right. I always try to be consistent with what I have said.”, he answered.

The man was a little annoyed. He said in more serious tone.”, Try to remember. How old are you?”

“Yes, I remember now. I’m three years older that my brother.”, Nasreddin answered.

The man asked, “How do you know?”

Nasreddin answered, “A year ago, my brother said to my friend that he was two years younger than me. It was last year. It means I am now one more year older than him. So, I’m three years older than him now. My God, I’m afraid I’ll become his grandfather soon.”