What number is missing? A challenging math puzzle

Math puzzles are problems that test our logic. As a rule, they are quite difficult for us to understand, although in fact they do not go beyond strict arithmetic rules.

This is the kind of puzzle OBOZ.UA offers you to solve today. It will definitely challenge your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Take a look at the picture. It shows equations that seem strange at first glance. However, there is a certain pattern behind them. Your task is to find the equivalent of the number 3. Try to do it in 6 seconds.

If you succeed, you can praise yourself for your sharp mind and high IQ. However, only 5% of people can solve this problem so quickly. Therefore, if you don't make it in time, keep thinking about the correct answer until you figure out how to solve this problem.

However, there is a possibility that you will not be able to find the pattern behind the puzzle. In this case, use the explanation below. It will help you understand the principle.

It is just that after the equal sign, there is a number that is the result of multiplying the digit before the equal sign and the one that comes before it in order. Consider the example of 7 = 42. The number 7 is preceded by the number 6. Let's multiply them and get the same 42.

Let's repeat the same trick with the example 6 = 30. We add the previous number to 6, and it is 5. We multiply them and get 30. And 20 is the result of multiplying the number 5 and the previous number 4.

So, to find the correct answer, we determine what comes before the number 3. And this is 2. Then we do a simple multiplication and get the correct result, which is the answer to this puzzle. The number 6 is hidden under the question mark.

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