Only one person in twenty will solve it: a tricky math puzzle

Some of the most challenging and rewarding tasks in the world are math puzzles. They make your brain work at its best.

However, some of them are so difficult that they can stump even the smartest mathematicians. Jagran Josh shared such a problem .

Look at the examples and try to find the mathematical value of a banana, a palm tree, and a monkey in 19 seconds.

Math is not just a collection of numbers, formulas, and equations. It is a fundamental science that underlies all natural and technical disciplines and processes.

In addition to being a key tool for understanding the world around us, mathematics has had a profound impact on human thinking.

It helps to develop analytical thinking, teaches us to break down complex issues into simpler components, evaluate options, and look for optimal solutions. It teaches people how to critically evaluate information, draw accurate conclusions, and solve complex life problems.

That's why it's worth challenging your mind with interesting math puzzles and examples from time to time. If you do this regularly, you will definitely notice that you will start to cope better with everyday and work tasks.

Solution

If you've already solved a math puzzle, we suggest you look at one of the solutions and compare the answers.

To begin with, let the monkey be denoted by the letter A, the banana by the letter B, and the palm tree by C.

We have the following equations:

• A+A=6;
• B-A=13;
• B+C=20;
• A+B=7.

So, if A+A=6, then 2A=6, A=6\2, A=3.

Given this and the fact that A+B=7, we can conclude that B=4.

And since B-3=13 and B+4=20, it is clear that B=16.

The correct answer is.

Monkey = 3, Banana = 16, Palm tree = 4.

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