A university committee was selecting a new dean. They had narrowed the candidates down to a mathematician, an economist and a lawyer.
Each was asked this question during their interview: “How much is two plus two?â€Â
The mathematician answered immediately, “Four.â€Â
The economist thought for several minutes and finally answered, “Four, plus or minus one.â€Â
Finally the lawyer stood up, peered around the room and motioned silently for the committee members to gather close to him. In a hushed, conspiratorial tone, he replied, “How much do you want it to be?â€Â
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