‘Solve it in 6 seconds’: Are you smart enough to crack this brain teaser?
This brain teaser suggests that the sum of two fours is 20, two fives is 30, and for two sixes, it’s 42. Can you solve this brain teaser in 6 seconds or less?
A brain teaser on Instagram is baffling minds with a seemingly simple question: What’s one plus one? But wait – before you jump to the obvious answer of 2, there’s a twist. Do you believe you’re up to cracking this puzzle?
Brain Teaser: Only a genius can solve this maths puzzle. (Instagram/@quiz_master_idea)
“Genius can solve it in 6 seconds?” reads the caption written alongside this IQ test on Instagram by the page named Mathematics. The task involves determining the sum of two ones based on the patterns set by the preceding set of numbers. This teaser suggests that the sum of two fours is 20, two fives is 30, and for two sixes, it’s 42.
The brain teaser was shared a day ago on Instagram. It has since been liked by more than 1,000 Instagram users. Many even took to the comments section to share their answers.
Here’s how people reacted to this brain teaser:
“The answer is 3,” claimed an individual.
Another added, “44 is the right answer!”
“4×4=16+4=20, 5×5=25+5=30, 6×6=36+6=42, 1×1=2+1=3,” explained a third.
A fourth shared, “Right answer is 4×5=20=6×5=30=7×6=42=1×1=2.”
“20+5+5=30. 30+6+6=42. 42+1+1=44,” joined a fifth.
Arfa Javaid is a journalist working with the Hindustan Times' Delhi team. She covers trending topics, human interest stories, and viral content online.