Math riddles with answers: These math riddles are a must-try!

Math riddles can be fun to try, especially if you are bored of the daily routine.

May 4, 2023, 21:31 IST
Math riddles with answers
Math riddles with answers

Math riddles can be a fun way to kill boredom. Additionally, they tease the brain a bit, making you think out of the box too. And oh, if you guess the answers right, your school math teacher would be very proud of you guys.

MATH RIDDLES:

Math Riddle 1: If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What is the number?

Math Riddle 2: John has $28.75. He purchased three cookies that cost $1.50 each, five newspapers that each cost $0.50, five flowers for $1.25 each, and used the remainder of the cash on a pair of sunglasses. How much were the sunglasses?

Math Riddle 3: A monkey is trying to climb a coconut tree. He takes 3 steps forward and slips back 2 steps downward. Each forward step is 30 cm and each backward step is 40 cm. How many steps are required to climb a 100 cm tree?

ANSWERS:



Math Riddle 1: If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What is the number?

Answer: Zero.



Math Riddle 2: John has $28.75. He purchased three cookies that cost $1.50 each, five newspapers that cost $0.50, five flowers for $1.25 each, and used the remainder of the cash on a pair of sunglasses. How much were the sunglasses?



Answer: $15.50.



Math Riddle 3: A monkey is trying to climb a coconut tree. He takes 3 steps forward and slips back 2 steps downward. Each forward step is 30 cm and each backward step is 40 cm. How many steps are required to climb a 100 cm tree?



Answer: 50 steps.

 

 

Whether you guessed the answers right or not, we are sure you liked them. That is the beauty of the subject. Yes, it is not as bad as it seems.

 

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