The brain teaser shared on X asks users a simple maths question but the catch is to solve it solely from mental calculations.\n
Social media users often find themselves drawn to maths-related brain teasers. Reason? It helps them to unwind and take a break from the stresses of daily life. One such teaser recently made its way onto X (formerly Twitter), presenting a straightforward maths problem involving addition and multiplication. What\u2019s more, puzzle enthusiasts have to solve it solely from mental calculations without using a calculator or pen and paper.\n
Brain Teaser: Solve this question in less than 10 seconds and prove that you are a maths whiz. (X\/@SabaOsmaanqazi)
\n\u201cCan you solve this without a calculator?\u201d reads the caption to this brain teaser shared on X by a user Dr Saba Osmaan. The brain teaser asks a seemingly simple question: \u2018Can you solve this?\u2019 and the accompanying equation is \u20182\u00d71+6\u00d76\u2019. Simple, right? But can you solve it in just 10 seconds or less and prove your calculation skills? Your time starts now\u2026\n
Take a look at the brain teaser shared on the micro-blogging platform below:
\nThe brain teaser was shared a day ago. It has so far been viewed by more than 1,400 people. Many among them liked this brain teaser. Additionally, a few even tried solving it and shared their answers in the comments.\n
Here\u2019s what people posted after solving this brain teaser:\n
An individual wrote, \u201cPEMDAS rule 2+36=38.\u201d\n
Another added, \u201cYes, I can solve this question without a calculator. 2\u00d71 + 6\u00d76 =2 + 36 =38.\u201d\n
\u201cAccording to BODMAS 38,\u201d joined in a third.\n
A fourth commented, \u201cYou all are right. Cheers.\u201d\n
Many unanimously agree that \u201838\u2019 is the correct answer to this intriguing brain teaser.\n
Were you able to solve this maths-related brain teaser? If yes, what answer did you get?\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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