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Daily Mail
08-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Grade school math problem confuses people but the answer is actually easy - can you solve it in 30 seconds?
A seemingly simple math problem has left social media users confused as they argue over the correct answer. The equation, shared by user @BholanathDutta on X, appears simple enough for grade school students - but users were left with different answers. The problem reads: 4 - (4 ÷ 4) x 2 = ? Can you solve the problem within 30 seconds? At first glance, it looks like basic arithmetic that a typical middle schooler could solve. Yet users commented conflicting answers, causing a debate. The majority of respondents confidently answered 2, while others wrote that they believed the correct answer to be -2. The confusion stems from a simple math rule - the order of operations. The acronym PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction) determines which calculations to perform first in math equations. It's important to break down the problem step by step. 4 - (4 ÷ 4) x 2 = ? First, solve what's inside the parentheses: 4 ÷ 4 = 1 This gives us: 4 - 1 x 2 Next, perform the multiplication: 1 x 2 = 2 Finally, subtract: 4 - 2 = 2 The correct answer is 2. Those who arrived at -2 likely made the mistake of working from left to right without following the proper order of operations. Others could have calculated: 4 - 4 = 0, then 0 ÷ 4 = 0, then 0 x 2 = 0, giving them an incorrect final answer. This type of math puzzle regularly goes viral on social media platforms. Last week, @BholanathDutta shared another math riddle with followers, asking 'Can you solve this #math' alongside an image decorated with colorful flowers. The post shows a calculation that looks simple: 500 + 450 ÷ 5. The post has now been viewed more than 3,000 times, with dozens of commenters sharing their answers. But not everyone agrees on the solution. The overwhelming majority of respondents believe the answer is 590, with many users showing their working to prove their point. One user methodically explained their approach. They wrote: '500 + 450 ÷ 5 = ? 450 ÷ 5 = 90, 500 + 90 = 590.'
Daily Mail
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Simple looking elementary school math problem leaves people stumped - can you get the answer in 30 seconds?
A seemingly straightforward math problem has sparked debate online after leaving social media users confused over the correct answer. The brain teaser, which appears simple at first glance, has divided the internet with people coming up with different solutions to what appears like a basic math problem. Twitter user @BholanathDutta shared the math riddle with followers, asking 'Can you solve this #math' alongside an image decorated with colorful flowers. The post shows a calculation that looks simple: 500 + 450 ÷ 5. The post has now been viewed more than 3,000 times, with dozens of commenters sharing their answers. But not everyone agrees on the solution. The overwhelming majority of respondents believe the answer is 590, with many users showing their working to prove their point. One user methodically explained their approach. They wrote: '500 + 450 ÷ 5 = ? 450 ÷ 5 = 90, 500 + 90 = 590.' Another person reached the same conclusion, posting: '450/5=90, 500+90=590.' However, not everyone reached the popular answer, as several users offered completely different solutions. A handful of commenters suggested alternative answers, with one stating the result should be 190. Another claimed the correct answer was 945. A couple of users argued the answer should be 19. The confusion appears to stem from different interpretations of the order of operations. That is the principle that determines which calculations should be performed first in complex equations. According to standard math rules, division should be completed before addition, which would support the majority answer of 590. Problem solvers should use the conventional order of operations - which goes by the acronym PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). Using that, the calculation would indeed be: 450 ÷ 5 = 90, then 500 + 90 = 590. The viral math puzzle joins a long list of seemingly simple problems that have recently gone viral online.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Can you spot the 3 differences in cute turtle drawings in under 10 seconds
A new brain teaser featuring a pair of sleepy-looking cartoon turtles has taken social media by storm - and it's not as easy as it looks. The side-by-side drawings, shared by X (formerly Twitter) user @BholanathDutta, challenge viewers to spot three subtle differences between two nearly identical illustrations. At first glance, the turtles appear to be mirror images of each other, right down to their relaxed expressions, round shells and tally-mark patterns. But eagle-eyed viewers will quickly realize something's a little off. The challenge? Find all three discrepancies in under 10 seconds. It may sound simple, but even the most confident puzzle-solvers have found themselves stumped. The image has racked up hundreds of views and sparked debate online, with many users boasting lightning-fast times - and others admitting defeat after staring for far too long. So what exactly separates the two turtles? The first difference is in the nose. If you look closely, the turtle on the top has a tiny nostril above its grin, giving it a slightly more realistic expression. That bottom drawing has no nose making the turtle look even more uninterested. The second variation hides in the turtle's shell. Among the dozens of tally-mark shapes scrawled across its back, one grouping in the bottom image features a bright yellow line that stands out against the otherwise all-green markings of the top turtle. It's a tiny detail, but once you spot it, it's hard to miss. And finally, the third difference lies in the lower part of the turtle's shell. Just above their little webbed feet, both turtles have a rim that outlines the base of the shell - but look closely, and you'll notice that the bottom turtle's shell rim is a noticeably lighter shade of green compared to the one on top. If you managed to catch all three differences in under 10 seconds, congratulations - you've got the eyes of a hawk and the reflexes to match. But if it took a little longer, you're not alone. These kinds of visual puzzles are meant to trip up even the most observant minds. As brain teasers like this continue to captivate users online, experts say they offer more than just fun - they also provide a quick mental workout, helping to improve attention to detail, concentration, and short-term memory.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Simple math riddle leaves people confused. Can you solve the grade-school problem in under 60 seconds?
A seemingly straightforward math puzzle has left social media users scratching their heads after being shared on X. User BholanathDutta posted the brain teaser with the caption 'Can you solve this', presenting what appears to be a simple math problem that follows an unusual pattern. The riddle reads: 22 + 4 = 24 13 + 6 = 18 60 + 2 = 82 67 + 9 = ? Can you solve the grade-school problem in under 60 seconds? At first glance, the equations don't seem to follow normal mathematical rules. Users shared their responses in the comments. Most replies confidently stated the answer was '69', while others suggested '96.' But the key to solving the riddle lies in recognizing that the 'answers' aren't actually the sum of the two numbers, but rather the two numbers written side by side. For 22 + 4 = 24, the solution combines 2 (from 22) and 4 to make 24. Similarly, 13 + 6 = 18 takes the 1 from 13 and combines it with 6 to create 18. Following this pattern, 60 + 2 = 82 uses the 8 from 60 (6+0) combined with 2, and 67 + 9 should equal 69 by combining 6 from 67 with 9. The final answer is 69. The riddle joins a long list of viral math puzzles that have stumped internet users. Earlier this month, another basic-looking math puzzle went viral for a very unexpected reason: the answers seem totally wrong - until you crack the hidden pattern. The puzzle reads: 3 + 4 = 19 5 + 6 = 4 1 2 + 8 = 66 5 + 1 = ? At first glance, none of these make sense. According to standard math, 3 plus 4 is 7 - so how do we get 19? Same goes for the rest. It's clearly not traditional arithmetic. But look a little closer, and you'll find a sneaky twist hiding in plain sight. The trick is this: each equation follows the formula a + b². That is, take the first number, then add the square of the second number. For the first line, 3 + 4 becomes 3 + 4². That's 3 + 16, which equals 19. For the second, 5 + 6² equals 5 + 36 - giving us 41. The third: 2 + 8² equals 2 + 64, which is 66. It fits perfectly. Now apply the same logic to the final equation. We have 5 + 1². That's just 5 + 1. The final answer? 6.
Daily Mail
04-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Simple looking 5th grade math problem leaves the internet defeated - are you smart enough to solve it?
A seemingly straightforward math problem has sparked a debate online, leaving social media users scratching their heads in confusion. The deceptively simple equation that would typically be given to a fifth grader has gone viral after it was shared by user @BholanathDutta on X (formerly Twitter). He posted a photo of the equation alongside the caption: 'Can you SOLVE this? #math'. The problem in question? 10×2÷4−2. What should be a basic calculation has some users confused, with commenters confidently posting contradicting answers. 'The answer is an easy 3, you can do it in your head,' declared one user, seemingly unimpressed by the challenge. Indeed, the majority of commenters agreed that 3 is the correct solution - though others boldly claimed the answer was actually 10. Now, let's take a look at the equation that caused all the confusion. So what is the correct answer? To solve it you have to follow the standard order of operations - commonly remembered as PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction). Others may have learned it as BODMAS (Brackets, Orders, Division/Multiplication, Addition/Subtraction). Regardless, the calculation must be performed in a specific sequence. Try solving it yourself before reading ahead: First, perform the multiplication: 10 × 2 = 20 Then, handle the division: 20 ÷ 4 = 5 Finally, do the subtraction: 5 − 2 = 3 According to mathematical experts, the correct answer is indeed 3. The confusion often arises when people forget the proper order of operations, instead solving equations from left to right. To solve this kind of equation correctly, you need to follow the PEMDAS rule - a foundational concept typically taught in fifth or sixth grade under the Common Core Curriculum. PEMDAS is an acronym that outlines the correct sequence for solving math problems. Parentheses (P) come first, followed by exponents (E), then multiplication (M) and division (D) (from left to right), and finally addition (A) and subtraction (S)(also from left to right).
