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Epic Systems: An Apple Costs 40 Cent, A Banana Costs 60 Cents, And The Grapefruit Costs 80 Cent. How Much Does A Pear Cost?

Aspirants who applied for Project Manager and Implementation Consultant position at Epic Systems, which is a healthcare technology firm, had to answer this fruity riddle to display their mental strength.

One easy way to crack this brainteaser is with regard to the ‘Wheel of Fortune’.

Assume that you charge 20 cent per vowel. Since ‘Apple’ is a two-vowel word, it is charged 40 cents. Similarly, since ‘Banana’ is a three-vowel word and ‘Grapefruit’ is a four-vowel word, they would cost 60 cents and 80 cents, respectively. Therefore, since ‘Pear’ is a two-vowel word, it would cost 40 cents.

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