Math riddles with answers: If you solve these math riddles, you'll be called a genius!

May 22, 2023, 17:50 IST

Ever wished to be called a genius? Here's your chance to prove it.

Math riddles with answers
Math riddles with answers

People who consider math a dull subject are the ones who have never dedicatedly tried exciting math problems. Those who say that math is complex are the ones who perhaps did not get a good teacher, or tried solving the subject with the pressure to score well, but actually never explored the depth of the subject. And then come those who feel that math is a subject that is worth diving deep into. The subject involves playing with numbers, trying out symbols, failing a hundred times, enjoying the failures, learning new methods of solving conventional problems, and finally, coming out as a winner.

It is all about the approach. The way one looks at a particular subject changes the way the person experiences it and finally alters the way one performs in it. People who consider math as a ruthless subject that is added to the curriculum of students just to make them hate their lives are the ones who never actually explore it to the point to score well in it. On the other hand, the ones who think of the subject as a whole new different world to enjoy and explore, do not fear failing in its problems, and rather learn from them. These are the students of mathematics who not only excel in the subject but understand the application of it in real life. 

No matter from which group of people you belong out of the two categories described above, we have something for all of you. Today, we present you a set of exciting and popular math puzzles that will be a delight for those who enjoy the subject, and a door to dig deeper into the wonders of math for those who haven't explored the subject to the full extent yet. No matter which category you belong to, you are surely going to enjoy these exciting math riddles.

No worries, we have also added the answers at the end. Why wait more, try these fun math riddles and thank us later.

Math riddles with answers:

Math riddle 1:

Make use of only the plus sign (+) in 88888888 to get 1,000 as the answer.

Math riddle 2:

Adams added six to eleven. He got five as the answer, and the answer is correct. How is it possible?


Math riddle 3:

How many 9's are present between 1 and 100?

Math riddle 4:

Think of an even number. Now, try taking away one letter from it, it becomes odd. What number is it?

Math riddle 5:

Imagine yourself being born in an odd-numbered year. After 50 years, on your 50th birthday, will it be an odd year or an even year?

Wondering where the answers are? Scroll down!

ANSWERS:

Math riddle 1:

Make use of only the plus sign (+) in 88888888 to get 1,000 as the answer.

Answer:

888 + 88 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 1,000.

Math riddle 2:

Adams added six to eleven. He got five as the answer, and the answer is correct. How is it possible?

Answer:

This holds on a clock.


Math riddle 3:

How many 9's are present between 1 and 100?

Answer 3:

20

Math riddle 4:

Think of an even number. Now, try taking away one letter from it, it becomes odd. What number is it?

 

Answer 4:

SIX. Remove the first letter from the word, and it becomes IX. This is a representation of the number 9 in Roman numerals.

Math riddle 5:

Imagine yourself being born in an odd-numbered year. After 50 years, on your 50th birthday, will it be an odd year or an even year?

Answer 5:

Odd!

These math riddles proved that math can be interesting too. Stay tuned for more such content.

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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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