Math riddles: Math can never get boring. Try these exciting math riddles.

May 24, 2023, 08:44 IST

Math is a fun subject. We have brought some fun math riddles for you. Try these exciting math riddles.

Math riddles for you!
Math riddles for you!

Ever since humans started collecting raw materials from nature, math has been an important aspect. Ever since man has learned to feed himself and others through the materials available, it has incorporated counting and measuring substances. One can never separate man from math. Thus, math is indeed a very important subject in our lives. However, sadly, not many people like math. Math is oftentimes seen as a subject that is boring and challenging.  Thus, we present you with some exciting math riddles that will surely change the way you look at math.

Try these math riddles and thank us later.

Math Riddle 1:

Sam is an expert at calculations. He is never wrong with mathematics. He added six to eleven, and the answer he gets is five. Is he correct with his calculations this time?

Math riddle 2:

If seven people meet each other and each shakes hands only once with each of the others, how many handshakes will there have been?

Math riddle 3:

At the time of shipping, Tom can place 10 small boxes or 8 large boxes into a carton. A total of 96 boxes were sent in one shipment. The number of small boxes was less than large boxes. What is the total number of cartons he shipped?

 

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ANSWERS

Math Riddle 1:

Sam is an expert at calculations. He is never wrong with mathematics. He added six to eleven, and the answer he gets is five. Is he correct with his calculations this time?

Answer 1:

Yes, Sam is correct because he added six to eleven on the clock, and gets 5 as the resultant time.

Math riddle 2:

If seven people meet each other and each shakes hands only once with each of the others, how many handshakes will there have been?

Answer to Riddle 2:

Twenty-one

 

Math riddle 3:

At the time of shipping, Tom can place 10 small boxes or 8 large boxes into a carton. A total of 96 boxes were sent in one shipment. The number of small boxes was less than large boxes. What is the total number of cartons he shipped?

Answer to Riddle 3:

11 cartons

Weren't these  math riddles enough to change your perception? Well, oftentimes, when we change the way we look at things, our situations and experiences turn out to be positive. Eager to try more math riddles? No worries. Every now and then we bring forward our handpicked collection of exciting math riddles that are not only challenging, but also super fun. The math riddles that we put up every now and then would be enough to create a tiny space for the hated subject in your heart and life. If this happens, we will consider our mission to make math acceptable among students and adults complete. Stay tuned for more, dear redaers.

Astha Pasricha
Astha Pasricha

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    Astha Pasricha is a content writing professional with experience in writing rich and engaging content for websites, blogs, and chatbots. She is a graduate of Journalism and Mass Communication and English Honors. She has previously worked with organizations like Groomefy, Shiksha.com, Upside Me, EGlobal Soft Solutions and Codeflies Technologies Pvt. Ltd. At Jagran Josh, she writes content for the General Knowledge section. You can reach her at astha.pasricha@jagrannewmedia.com.
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