As a subject, we feel sorry for mathematics because it is often misunderstood as complicated or uninteresting. On the contrary, the topic can be very interesting and engaging, especially when it comes to mathematical puzzles. Like most people in the world, you may also be someone who hates mathematics, or perhaps, is afraid of the subject. However, it is not the issue but the excessive pressure on students to get good grades that creates a feeling of hatred in the minds of people. Many people around the world feel that mathematics is a complex subject, mainly because it contains a large number of elements such as numbers, symbols, theorems and formulas. However, it would not be wrong to say that it is not the elements but the rote learning styles prevalent in schools that make students fear the subject. A topic that has a direct implication on our real life should not be difficult for any teacher or educational system to make digestible for students. When practical learning does not figure prominently in students’ academic lives, and students are expected to swallow everything written in the book just to get an A in school, fearing a subject is quite obvious. So what is the solution?
Well, first things first, it is important for education systems, teachers, parents and students to accept student failures. Failing an exam or test in no way implies that the child’s mind is weak or worthless. It simply implies that while there are so many excellent aspects of the subject that have not yet been explored by the student. It may also indicate the fact that the pressure to get a good score was so much that the student did not have time to really enjoy the subject.
Therefore, to change the narrative, we have presented you with some exciting math riddles, so that you can face your fears and really believe the fact that math can be super interesting too. Let’s not wait any longer on the introductory platforms and just jump into the group of mathematical puzzles. Don’t worry, we have listed the answers at the end.
Mathematical riddle 1:
Imagine yourself as a magician! Well, with great power comes great responsibility and therefore, to fulfill one of your fans’ requests, you must use the number 8 only 8 times to get the number 1000. How will you do it?
Mathematical riddle 2:
Samuel has a younger sister who is not willing to accept that she is the youngest. To throw her off a little, he says, “Two years ago she was three times your age. In a matter of three years I will be twice your age.” “How old do you think Samuel and his younger sister are right now?
Mathematical riddle 3:
There is a special single-digit number that appears most frequently among the numbers 1 to 1000 inclusive. What number is it?
Wondering where the answers are?
Here you have!
ANSWERS:
Mathematical riddle 1:
Imagine yourself as a magician! Well, with great power comes great responsibility and therefore, to fulfill one of your fans’ requests, you must use the number 8 only 8 times to get the number 1000. How will you do it?
Answer:
The answer is pretty simple. Simply add the number 8 in this order.
8+ 8+ 8+ 88+ 888= 1,000
Mathematical riddle 2:
Samuel has a younger sister who is not willing to accept that she is the youngest. To throw her off a little, he says, “Two years ago she was three times your age. In a matter of three years I will be twice your age.” “How old do you think Samuel and his younger sister are right now?
Answer:
Samuel is now 17 years old and his younger sister is 7 years old.
Mathematical riddle 3:
There is a special single-digit number that appears most frequently among the numbers 1 to 1000 inclusive. What number is it?
Answer:
The special number is 1.
Well, this was a quick warm up. We know you’re tempted for more. We promise to present some more very soon. Until then, smile, because whether you realize it or not, today you’ve started to like the topic a little.
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