Math riddles with answers: Math equates fun. Try these exciting math riddles.

Apr 23, 2023, 22:20 IST

Have you ever wondered what makes life and math similar? Well, both have multiple problems, but both can be exciting. Don't believe us? Try these exciting math riddles.

Math riddles with answers
Math riddles with answers

Math riddles with answers: Math can never be boring. 

Have you ever seen someone excelling at math? Yes, rare are those individuals who do give their math exams with the utmost spirit and confidence and come out with flying colors. They are actually God's favorite beings, as they never have to go through the scolding of their parents for the subject of math.

Indeed, many people deny the importance of math in everyday life, but still, math is still considered one of the most important subjects in academics. Why do you think it is so?

Well, this is because separating math from humankind is next to impossible. 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, whether you like the subject or not, you cannot stop math from scaring you just like it did back in school.

Today, we present some math riddles that will give you the same vibe.

Try these exciting math riddles.

Math riddle 1:

How many times can you subtract five from twenty-five?




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?



Excited about the answers? Here are these!

Math riddle 1:

How many times can you subtract five from twenty-five?

Answer to Riddle 1: Only once



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

 

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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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