Mathematics is really a difficult subject but never boring. Complex theorems, convoluted numbers and complex algebraic expressions; They all conspire to keep you awake when you’re sleepy. A common trick to stay awake when you feel extremely sleepy is to mentally calculate a complex math problem. Furthermore, according to some human psychology beliefs, the same trick can be applied to cases where you want to control your laughter in odd situations. Yes, math is really useful in everyday life.
Feeling bored? Let us bring math to your rescue! These math puzzles are sure to bring some fun into your day. Are you ready?
Math puzzle 1:
Do you know how to count from 1 to 1000? If so, what single-digit number appears most frequently between and including the numbers 1 and 1,000? Put your thinking cap on, man!
MATH PUZZLE 2
Imagine you are 8 feet away from the gate. Additionally, with each step you take, you will get half the distance to the door. How many steps do you think you will have to take to get to the gate?
MATH PUZZLE 3
How old is your son? a man asked his neighbor. My son’s age is 5 times my daughter’s age and my wife’s age is 5 times my son’s age. I am twice as old as my wife while my grandmother, who is celebrating her 81st birthday, is as old as all of us combined. How old is the man’s son?
ANSWER:
Math puzzle 1:
Do you know how to count from 1 to 1000? If so, what single-digit number appears most frequently between and including the numbers 1 and 1,000? Put your thinking cap on, man!
Answer 1:
The most frequent digit is 1!
MATH PUZZLE 2
Imagine you are 8 feet away from the gate. Additionally, with each step you take, you will get half the distance to the door. How many steps do you think you will have to take to get to the gate?
Answer 2: The answer is Infinity! Think about it, can you ever reach the gate, because you can only step forward half the distance, regardless of the size of the steps?
MATH PUZZLE 3
How old is your son? John asked his classmate. My son is 5 times older than my daughter and my wife is 5 times older than my son. I am twice as old as my wife while my grandmother, who is celebrating her 81st birthday, is as old as all of us combined. How old is the man’s son?
Answer to puzzle 3: Five
Categories: Optical Illusion
Source: pagasa.edu.vn