[BowtieBelle]

Originally Posted by irocnroll

I solved it differently but still got the same answer. I over complicated the problem. Now that I look at it, the number values I gave each number equals the number of enclosures the number has lol.

You and I did it the same way then I guess haha!

[Mr_Draco]

Originally Posted by LoneStarCamaro

Didn't realize it could be solved so easily! And I doubt it's a coincidence that both methods work...

It's not a coincidence. If you look at the value you gave to each number you will see they equal the amount of enclosed areas in each number. It was set up this way on purpose. This is just an example to show how adult brains are wired differently then children's. However the mere title of the thread should have been a hint that the problem and the answer must be very simple and it is. This problem is actually given to 4th-6th graders as a logic question and indeed most children can solve this problem in a few minutes without any pencil or paper.

Another example would be;

Count from one to 20. Now what number comes after nine?

Almost all adults will tell you ten where as most children will tell you the right answer which is one.

[LoneStar]

Originally Posted by f5journal

Lonestars answer is impressive..we must admit

Eh, just another day in the life...

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

It's not a coincidence. If you look at the value you gave to each number you will see they equal the amount of enclosed areas in each number. It was set up this way on purpose. This is just an example to show how adult brains are wired differently then children's. However the mere title of the thread should have been a hint that the problem and the answer must be very simple and it is. This problem is actually given to 4th-6th graders as a logic question and indeed most children can solve this problem in a few minutes without any pencil or paper.

Another example would be;

Count from one to 20. Now what number comes after nine?

Almost all adults will tell you ten where as most children will tell you the right answer which is one.

My point exactly... I wish I was as clever as the person (or thing) that developed this puzzle.

[PQ]

I always sucked with numbers.

[LoneStar]

Originally Posted by PQ

I always sucked with numbers.

Yeah, I have trouble getting numbers too...















































Wait... That's not what you were talking about was it?!

[GunnyG]

Hell, I was adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing...WTF? Circles? Enclosed areas? I feel let down now. Yeah, my guess is 2!