Math puzzle for geniuses: find the missing number

Mathematical reasoning and logic are considered to be signs of high intelligence. But are you ready to test your IQ with a puzzle?

OBOZ.UA publishes a task that will require everything you have - logic, mathematics, and creative thinking. And you will also need to try to cope in a short period of time if you want to demonstrate the best result.

What do you see in front of you? This is a field with geometric shapes. A number is written next to each row and column of these shapes. These numbers reflect a certain pattern. Your task is to unravel this pattern and tell which number is hidden under the question mark. If you do it in 15 seconds, you can be proud of your skills.

These tasks assess such mental functions as logical thinking, pattern recognition, memory, and analytical thinking. Practicing these tests helps to develop a sharp mind and an unconventional approach to solving problems. Set a timer and try to find the answer until it rings. If the time is up and you're still not ready, give yourself as much time as you need to solve the puzzle on your own.

If you still can't figure out the answer, here's how you should have approached the puzzle. Pay attention to the first line. The four triangles in it add up to 32. This means that one triangle is worth 8.

In the second line, the equation is slightly different: triangle + triangle + circle + circle = 28. That is, 16 + 2 circles = 28. Two circles equal 12 and one equals 6.

Next, we need to find the values of the square and rhomboid shapes. The second column contains two triangles and two squares, so we can easily find the values of the squares from here. triangle + triangle + square + square = 36. 16 + 2 squares = 36, which means 2 squares = 20, which means one square = 10.

Also, the third column shows that triangle + circle + triangle + rhombus = 26. Let's convert everything to numbers: 8 + 6 + 8 + rhombus = 26. That is, the rhombus = 26 - 22, and therefore its "value" is 4.

Now we have everything we need to solve the problem. Triangle + triangle + circle + square =? Substitute the available data: 8 + 8 + 6 + 10 = 32.

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